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October 31, 2019 at 1:39 PM

In just 5 hours, volunteers collected over 300 bike lane violations in Arlington - Greater Greater Washington

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October 30, 2019 at 1:40 PM

To build a better transit system for all, start by understanding how women travel - Greater Greater Washington

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October 29, 2019 at 1:33 PM

Ward 8 residents fight invasive species, litter, and discrimination to keep their woods alive - Greater Greater Washington

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October 28, 2019 at 1:35 PM

Here’s where the feds once envisioned a mile-long cubicle farm - Greater Greater Washington

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October 26, 2019 at 12:59 PM

How fallen leaves can help the environment right where they are, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington

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October 25, 2019 at 1:31 PM

The 74 bus line could extend service to Audi Field. But who will get lost along the way? - Greater Greater Washington

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October 24, 2019 at 1:31 PM

Leave those fall leaves for a nicer lawn and a healthier ecosystem - Greater Greater Washington

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October 23, 2019 at 1:26 PM

MARC’s commuter train connecting West Virginia to DC may drop to only one round trip per day - Greater Greater Washington

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October 22, 2019 at 1:29 PM

How can Arlington Boulevard be safer for all road users? - Greater Greater Washington

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October 21, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Check out these beautiful color-coded maps of the region’s streets and roads - Greater Greater Washington

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October 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM

A Virginia rail line could take you from the mountains to the beach, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington

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October 18, 2019 at 1:33 PM

200 original DC streetcars survived the 1960s. Today only one still carries passengers. - Greater Greater Washington

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October 17, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Virginia is planning an east-west rail route connecting the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beach - Greater Greater Washington

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October 16, 2019 at 2:28 PM

[CORRECTED] DC’s new tenants union wants to help renters stay in the city - Greater Greater Washington

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October 16, 2019 at 2:04 PM

DC’s new tenants union wants to help renters stay in the city - Greater Greater Washington

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October 15, 2019 at 1:26 PM

Couchsurfing: The simple idea behind DC’s homelessness prevention program - Greater Greater Washington

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October 14, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Oops! Our last email was missing some articles. Here's the whole thing. - Greater Greater Washington

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October 14, 2019 at 1:45 PM

What does a dense neighborhood look like? It depends. - Greater Greater Washington

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October 13, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Just three days left in our fall membership drive! Can you contribute?

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October 12, 2019 at 12:59 PM

When historic preservation and attempts to address climate change clash, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington

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October 11, 2019 at 1:46 PM

Two Walk to School Day events provoke the question: Are these routes made for walking? - Greater Greater Washington

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October 10, 2019 at 1:51 PM

After 15 years, Downtown Silver Spring is getting a big update - Greater Greater Washington

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October 9, 2019 at 1:51 PM

Grappling with the climate crisis, DC’s preservation board rejects front-facing solar panels - Greater Greater Washington

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October 9, 2019 at 1:40 PM

Grappling with the climate crisis, DC’s preservation board rejects front-facing solar panels - Greater Greater Washington

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October 8, 2019 at 1:40 PM

Some are trying to undo important affordable housing language in the Comp Plan - Greater Greater Washington

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October 7, 2019 at 2:28 PM

Maryland wants to slash its funding for transit, and it would hit Baltimore hard - Greater Greater Washington

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October 5, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Virginia is ready for more trails please, and more top stories from this week - Greater Greater Washington

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October 4, 2019 at 1:30 PM

We asked Ward 2 council candidates about transportation. Here’s what they had to say. - Greater Greater Washington

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October 3, 2019 at 1:48 PM

A shuttered section of West Virginia Avenue gets new life with a kid-friendly mural - Greater Greater Washington

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October 2, 2019 at 1:50 PM

Central Virginia is planning a 41-mile trail from Ashland to Petersburg - Greater Greater Washington

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October 1, 2019 at 3:29 PM

DC commuters are driving less and using transit more - Greater Greater Washington

DC commuters are driving less and using transit more - Greater Greater Washington DC commuters are driving less and using transit more By Stephen Hudson (Contributor) • September 30, 2019 In recent years, there has been no shortage of bad news abou…

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September 30, 2019 at 2:04 PM

Walk to school day is right around the corner. Wouldn’t it be great if it was every day? - Greater Greater Washington

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September 28, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Let's get a 20/20 view of Prince George's Vision Zero Initiative, and more - Greater Greater Washington

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September 27, 2019 at 1:58 PM

We need to grow the Neighborhood to keep GGWash sustainable - Greater Greater Washington

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September 26, 2019 at 1:37 PM

There should be more subsidized housing in wealthy parts of DC, survey takers say - Greater Greater Washington

There should be more subsidized housing in wealthy parts of DC, survey takers say - Greater Greater Washington There should be more subsidized housing in wealthy parts of DC, survey takers say By Brian Goggin (Elections Committee, Community Engagement…

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September 25, 2019 at 1:41 PM

Prince George’s has adopted Vision Zero. It has a long road ahead - Greater Greater Washington

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September 24, 2019 at 1:45 PM

Bicyclists tell us what their commute in Tysons is really like - Greater Greater Washington

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September 23, 2019 at 1:50 PM

The comp plan, which charts the path for DC’s growth, is being amended. What’s taking so long? - Greater Greater Washington

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September 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Behind one man's difficult decision to no longer take his kid to school by bike - Greater Greater Washington

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September 20, 2019 at 1:55 PM

DC can’t have statehood because... of parking? - Greater Greater Washington

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September 19, 2019 at 1:51 PM

This proposed law could help DC tenants facing eviction fight back against dishonest landlords - Greater Greater Washington

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September 18, 2019 at 6:28 PM

Pardon us. Here's the post we meant to send: Why I stopped taking my kid to school by bicycle - Greater Greater Washington

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September 18, 2019 at 1:48 PM

Why I stopped taking my kid to school by bicycle - Greater Greater Washington

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September 17, 2019 at 1:32 PM

Elections and activism matter, victories on Seminary Road and Little Falls Parkway show - Greater Greater Washington

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September 16, 2019 at 1:59 PM

How critical are protected bikeways? One street in Navy Yard tells the story.- Greater Greater Washington

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September 15, 2019 at 7:59 PM

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Love reading GGWash? Please support us! Join the GGWash Neighborhood Thank you for being part of GGWash!  Will you join the Neighborhood? Thank you for subscribing to GGWash's daily email. We love sending you stori…

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September 14, 2019 at 12:59 PM

The meaning of highway numbers is explained here, and other useful tidbits - Greater Greater Washington

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September 13, 2019 at 1:54 PM

Decode the interstates: What highway numbers actually mean - Greater Greater Washington

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September 12, 2019 at 1:45 PM

What would DC look like without methane gas? - Greater Greater Washington

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September 11, 2019 at 1:43 PM

A city is only as accessible as its sidewalks. This map shows DC’s are often blocked - Greater Greater Washington

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