By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • January 27, 2020
Virginia’s governor recently announced an ambitious plan to build a new span for the Long Bridge and eventually expand passenger rail capacity all the way down to North Carolina. But the same week that deal was announced, Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey released his own “plan” for the future of Baltimore transit, saying the city’s current transportation system is unsafe, inequitable and doesn’t meet the demands the 3 million people who rely on it.
By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • January 27, 2020
Come celebrate the historic 100th anniversary of the Whitelaw Hotel, as a group of panelists discusses the significance and impact of the building. The former hotel hosted several entertainers over the decades and held several meetings for national black organizations, during a time when discrimination prevented blacks from renting rooms in other parts of the city.
By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • January 27, 2020
Want to make your commute more meaningful and fun at the same time? Transit Equity Day is coming up on Feb. 4, and DC will be honoring it with its second-ever “Bus to Work Day.” Of course, here at GGWash, we believe that every day is an opportunity to use transit, which is why we hope you’ll join us in getting ready for Transit Equity Day by playing some Transportation Bingo. Here’s how it work.
By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • January 27, 2020
From urban heat islands in Roanoke and other cities, to collapsing agricultural industries, and the rapid sinking of Hampton Roads, climate change is already taking a serious toll on Virginia. In response, the General Assembly has drafted a slew of bills to tackle climate change’s underlying causes. Here’s what we’re watching.
Disgraced former Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans filed to run in two upcoming elections to replace himself as Ward 2 councilmember. At-large Councilmember Robert C White, Jr. tweeted “absolutely outrageous.” Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau replied, “You are too polite, my friend. This is F-ING OUTRAGEOUS.” (Rachel Kurzius / DCist, @RobertWhite_DC / Twitter, @BrianneKNadeau / Twitter)
A bill being considered by the Maryland General Assembly would begin the process of allowing MARC trains to travel past Union Station in the District and into Virginia in anticipation of an influx of development and jobs with the arrival of Amazon’s second headquarters in Crystal City. (Luz Lazo / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Although you’re more likely to run into a 54-to-72-year-old in a city now than you would have in the past, Boomers were 11% less likely to live in urban neighborhoods in 2018 than the same age group was in 2000. Still, trend pieces promote the idea that boomers are returning to cities at a more rapid rate than other generations at the same age did. (Jed Kolko / New York Times)
Since acquiring the 25-acre decommissioned McMillan Sand Filtration Site in 1987, the District’s ongoing attempts to develop the land are “a never-ending saga of fits and starts that go back more than a decade, and bring out some of the most heated local commentary around.” (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
With new Democratic majorities in the legislature, Virginia is moving to advance gun control, women’s rights, including the recent passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, and LGBTQ protections. Some Republicans say that they’re trampling on the interests of rural conservatives who long held sway in the Capitol. (Gregory S. Schneider / Post)
Students at Washington Met, an alternative school, serving 157 middle and high schoolers, gave themselves a crash course in activism after learning that DCPS would close their school. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / City Paper)
