Like many places in the United States, in much of Virginia, if you have a piece of land it’s illegal to build anything but a single house on it. That could change if the state passes a new bill that would legalize duplexes, cottages, and accessory apartments across the Commonwealth, including anywhere that zoning only allows single-family homes.
When people litter, their trash regularly makes its way from sidewalks and ditches into waterways, where it eventually begins to break down. The resulting microplastics leach harmful chemicals which can sicken, alter, or kill aquatic creatures, which can in turn cause negative ripple effects for other animals and humans alike.
Construction around Farragut Square to replace steel supports and grates will take up to up to four months. The construction began on December 20, after inspections showed that the existing supports could not support daily traffic. (Max Smith / WTOP)
The homicide rate in DC reached 166 in 2019, a four percent increase over 2018 and the highest total since 2008. Authorities have blamed illegal guns for the increase in violence. (Alana Wise / WAMU)
After many discussions and public hearing, West Virginia and the Maryland Transit Administration reached a temporary agreement to fund and maintain MARC train service into the Eastern Panhandle. (Breanna Francis / Journal News)
RuQuan Brown, a senior at Banneker High School, is being pursued by top schools for his academic, athletic and extracurricular achievements. As student body president, a “star” football player and an advocate for gun violence prevention, RuQuan hopes to bring awareness to the issues that affect his community. (Perry Stein / Post)
Construction at N. Glebe Road and Wilson Blvd will include almost 500 units of housing, in addition to a 41,000 square foot Target. The development, “The Waycroft,” will begin finalizing construction in the next few months. (ARL Now)
New housing projections for Arlington County indicate that up to 1,496 households in the county will work for Amazon-related jobs in 2035. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
