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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

In just 5 hours, volunteers collected over 300 bike lane violations in Arlington - Greater Greater Washington In just 5 hours, volunteers collected over 300 bike lane violations in Arlington By Mark Sussman (Contributor) • October 30, 2019 On Octob…
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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

To build a better transit system for all, start by understanding how women travel - Greater Greater Washington To build a better transit system for all, start by understanding how women travel By Elizabeth Whitton (Contributor) • October 29, 2019 W…
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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

Ward 8 residents fight invasive species, litter, and discrimination to keep their woods alive - Greater Greater Washington Ward 8 residents fight invasive species, litter, and discrimination to keep their woods alive By Will Schick (Guest Contributor)…
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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

Here’s where the feds once envisioned a mile-long cubicle farm - Greater Greater Washington Here’s where the feds once envisioned a mile-long cubicle farm By Payton Chung (Editorial Board, Advocacy Committee) • October 25, 2019 During this year’s W…
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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

How fallen leaves can help the environment right where they are, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week we took a sobering look at unsafe roads in the region, from a woman struck and killed in Richmond to a m…
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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

The 74 bus line could extend service to Audi Field. But who will get lost along the way? - Greater Greater Washington The 74 bus line could extend service to Audi Field. But who will get lost along the way? By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspon…
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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

Leave those fall leaves for a nicer lawn and a healthier ecosystem - Greater Greater Washington Leave those fall leaves for a nicer lawn and a healthier ecosystem By Ellen Paul (Guest Contributor) • October 23, 2019 Leave those leaves on the ground…
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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

MARC’s commuter train connecting West Virginia to DC may drop to only one round trip per day - Greater Greater Washington MARC’s commuter train connecting West Virginia to DC may drop to only one round trip per day By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent…
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October 22, 2019 at 1:29 PM

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

How can Arlington Boulevard be safer for all road users? - Greater Greater Washington How can Arlington Boulevard be safer for all road users? By Canaan Merchant (Elections Committee) • October 21, 2019 VDOT is thinking about the future of Arlingto…
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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

Check out these beautiful color-coded maps of the region’s streets and roads - Greater Greater Washington Check out these beautiful color-coded maps of the region’s streets and roads By D. Taylor Reich (Contributor) • October 18, 2019 Street names …
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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

A Virginia rail line could take you from the mountains to the beach, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week we are all about modes of transportation, from Maryland's need for more transit projects in its pipe…
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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

200 original DC streetcars survived the 1960s. Today only one still carries passengers. - Greater Greater Washington 200 original DC streetcars survived the 1960s. Today only one still carries passengers. By Dan Malouff (Board of Directors, Editorial …
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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

Virginia is planning an east-west rail route connecting the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beach - Greater Greater Washington Virginia is planning an east-west rail route connecting the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beach By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspo…
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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

[CORRECTED] DC’s new tenants union wants to help renters stay in the city - Greater Greater Washington Due to a technical error, today's daily email was missing one story. Here it is. Enjoy! DC's new tenants union wants to help renters …
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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

DC’s new tenants union wants to help renters stay in the city - Greater Greater Washington No RSS items found. Advertisement Think you know Metro? It’s whichWMATA week 150 By Matt Johnson (Editorial Board Alu…
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October 15, 2019 at 1:26 PM

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

Couchsurfing: The simple idea behind DC’s homelessness prevention program - Greater Greater Washington Couchsurfing: The simple idea behind DC’s homelessness prevention program By Lilah Burke (Street Sense Media) • October 14, 2019 Since 2015, the …
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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

Oops! Our last email was missing some articles. Here's the whole thing. - Greater Greater Washington What does a dense neighborhood look like? It depends. By John Ricco (Contributor) • October 11, 2019 When we talk about dense housing, many think o…
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October 14, 2019 at 1:45 PM

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

What does a dense neighborhood look like? It depends. - Greater Greater Washington What does a dense neighborhood look like? It depends. By John Ricco (Contributor) • October 11, 2019 When we talk about dense housing, many think of New York City sk…
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October 13, 2019 at 4:29 PM

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

Just three days left in our fall membership drive! Can you contribute? View this email in your browser Running Greater Greater Washington is a passion for me and our entire staff (now 8-people strong). But we also need …
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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

When historic preservation and attempts to address climate change clash, and more this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week we had pieces about issues that deserve a second look, from the new face of Downtown Silver Spri…
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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

Two Walk to School Day events provoke the question: Are these routes made for walking? - Greater Greater Washington Two Walk to School Day events provoke the question: Are these routes made for walking? By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager), Ron Thompson…
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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

After 15 years, Downtown Silver Spring is getting a big update - Greater Greater Washington After 15 years, Downtown Silver Spring is getting a big update By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • October 9, 2019 A lot of things happened in the summer and th…
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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

Grappling with the climate crisis, DC’s preservation board rejects front-facing solar panels - Greater Greater Washington Grappling with the climate crisis, DC’s preservation board rejects front-facing solar panels By David Alpert (Executive Director)…
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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

Grappling with the climate crisis, DC’s preservation board rejects front-facing solar panels - Greater Greater Washington No RSS items found. Advertisement After three years, the DC Council passes the Framewo…
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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

Some are trying to undo important affordable housing language in the Comp Plan - Greater Greater Washington Some are trying to undo important affordable housing language in the Comp Plan By David Alpert (Executive Director) • October 7, 2019 Way ba…
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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

Maryland wants to slash its funding for transit, and it would hit Baltimore hard - Greater Greater Washington Maryland wants to slash its funding for transit, and it would hit Baltimore hard By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • October 4, 2019 T…
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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

Virginia is ready for more trails please, and more top stories from this week - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: As fall approaches, it seems people are ready for changes throughout Greater Washington. Commuters are walking more and …
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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

We asked Ward 2 council candidates about transportation. Here’s what they had to say. - Greater Greater Washington Here’s what Ward 2 council candidates say about transportation By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • October 3, 2019 The GGWash …
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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

A shuttered section of West Virginia Avenue gets new life with a kid-friendly mural - Greater Greater Washington A shuttered section of West Virginia Avenue gets new life with a kid-friendly mural By Julie Strupp (Managing Editor) • October 2, 2019 …
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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

Central Virginia is planning a 41-mile trail from Ashland to Petersburg - Greater Greater Washington Central Virginia is planning a 41-mile trail from Ashland to Petersburg By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • October 1, 2019 When the Virgini…
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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

Walk to school day is right around the corner. Wouldn’t it be great if it was every day? - Greater Greater Washington Walk to school day is right around the corner. Wouldn’t it be great if it was every day? By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • Septemb…
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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

Let's get a 20/20 view of Prince George's Vision Zero Initiative, and more - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: This week we're putting on an extra pair of reading goggles to really "see" the issues that impact our region. Whether we'r…
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September 27, 2019 at 1:58 PM

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

We need to grow the Neighborhood to keep GGWash sustainable - Greater Greater Washington We need to grow the Neighborhood to keep GGWash sustainable By Jane Green (Development Director) • September 26, 2019 We launched the GGWash Neighborhood membe…
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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

Prince George’s has adopted Vision Zero. It has a long road ahead - Greater Greater Washington Prince George’s has adopted Vision Zero. It has a long road ahead. By Bryan Barnett-Woods (Contributor) • September 24, 2019 Prince George’s County has r…
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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

Bicyclists tell us what their commute in Tysons is really like - Greater Greater Washington Bicyclists tell us what their commute in Tysons is really like By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • September 23, 2019 Some of them fall, and…
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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

The comp plan, which charts the path for DC’s growth, is being amended. What’s taking so long? - Greater Greater Washington The comp plan, which charts the path for DC’s growth, is being amended. What’s taking so long? By Alex Baca (Housing Program Or…
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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

Behind one man's difficult decision to no longer take his kid to school by bike - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: You can't say Greater Washington wasn't full of surprises this week. There was one of the weirdest arguments against D…
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September 20, 2019 at 1:55 PM

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

DC can’t have statehood because… of parking? - Greater Greater Washington DC can’t have statehood because… of parking? By David Alpert (Executive Director) • September 19, 2019 On Thursday, the House of Representatives held a historic hearing on a …
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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

This proposed law could help DC tenants facing eviction fight back against dishonest landlords - Greater Greater Washington This proposed law could help DC tenants facing eviction fight back against dishonest landlords By Jon Steingart (Contributor) •…
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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

Pardon us. Here's the post we meant to send: Why I stopped taking my kid to school by bicycle - Greater Greater Washington Why I stopped taking my kid to school by bicycle By Peter Krupa (Guest Contributor) • September 17, 2019 It’s 8:30 on a weekd…
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September 18, 2019 at 1:48 PM

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

Why I stopped taking my kid to school by bicycle - Greater Greater Washington No RSS items found. Advertisement Check out plans for the Buzzard Point Park section of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail By David Cra…
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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

Elections and activism matter, victories on Seminary Road and Little Falls Parkway show - Greater Greater Washington Elections and activism matter, victories on Seminary Road and Little Falls Parkway show By David Alpert (Executive Director) • Septemb…
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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

How critical are protected bikeways? One street in Navy Yard tells the story.- Greater Greater Washington How critical are protected bikeways? One street in Navy Yard tells the story. By Mark Sussman (Contributor) • September 13, 2019 What happened…
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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

The meaning of highway numbers is explained here, and other useful tidbits - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: It's all about expanding your horizons this week. You can physically travel with Virginia's Amtrak service, or mentally unp…
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September 13, 2019 at 1:54 PM

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

Decode the interstates: What highway numbers actually mean - Greater Greater Washington What interstate highway numbers actually mean By Dan Malouff (Board of Directors, Editorial Board) • September 12, 2019 There’s a system to how interstate highw…
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September 12, 2019 at 1:45 PM

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

What would DC look like without methane gas? - Greater Greater Washington What would DC look like without methane gas? By Mark Rodeffer (Elections Committee), Matthias Paustian (Guest Contributor) • September 11, 2019 DC’s gas utility has promised …
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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

A city is only as accessible as its sidewalks. This map shows DC’s are often blocked - Greater Greater Washington A city is only as accessible as its sidewalks. This map shows DC’s are often blocked. By Barbara Moreno (Guest Contributor) • September 1…