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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?

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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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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…

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September 10, 2019 at 1:46 PM

A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working - Greater Greater Washington

A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working - Greater Greater Washington A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working By Maia Brown (Street Sense Media) • September 9, 2019…

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September 9, 2019 at 1:48 PM

The region urgently needs more homes. Why not adopt housing targets—with teeth? - Greater Greater Washington

The region urgently needs more homes. Why not adopt housing targets—with teeth? - Greater Greater Washington The region urgently needs more homes. Why not adopt housing targets—with teeth? By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • September 6, 2019 …

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September 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM

The damage done to cities by freeways is not a game. Well, it is in this video - Greater Greater Washington

The damage done to cities by freeways is not a game. Well, it is in this video - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Choose your own adventure this week. Will be it parks or parking lots in Reston? How about public spaces and safety or …

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September 6, 2019 at 1:32 PM

The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and 37 parking spots stand in the way of a Louisiana Avenue bike lane - Greater Greater Washington

The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and 37 parking spots stand in the way of a Louisiana Avenue bike lane - Greater Greater Washington 37 parking spots stand in the way of a Louisiana Avenue bike lane By David Cranor (Contributor) • September 5, 2019 The f…

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September 5, 2019 at 5:50 PM

Support GGWash by joining the Neighborhood

Support GGWash by joining the Neighborhood Membership starts at just $5/month View this email in your browser GGWash has thrived for over 10 years thanks to the enthusiasm of our readers. It also takes staff time and o…

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September 5, 2019 at 1:38 PM

A deputy mayor on the WMATA board could improve DC and Metro coordination - Greater Greater Washington

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September 4, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Will Reston have communities and parks at its Metro stations, or parking lots? - Greater Greater Washington

Will Reston have communities and parks at its Metro stations, or parking lots? - Greater Greater Washington Will Reston have communities and parks at its Metro stations, or parking lots? By Canaan Merchant (Elections Committee) • September 3, 2019 …

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September 3, 2019 at 1:34 PM

On the Capital Crescent Trail, there’s a battle between safety and motorist entitlement - Greater Greater Washington

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August 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Baltimore's series of unfortunate transit closures and other transportation hiccups - Greater Greater Washington

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August 30, 2019 at 1:40 PM

During rush hour on a single day, we recorded nearly 300 H and I bus lane violations - Greater Greater Washington

During rush hour on a single day, we recorded nearly 300 H and I bus lane violations - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! During rush hour on a single day, we recorded nearly 300 …

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August 29, 2019 at 1:53 PM

Part of King Street in Alexandria could become car-free - Greater Greater Washington

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August 28, 2019 at 1:46 PM

Tysons was built around cars. How can it transform into a place people can walk? - Greater Greater Washington

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August 27, 2019 at 1:36 PM

A sinkhole and erosion ate a third of Baltimore’s light rail stops. Then people couldn’t find the buses.- Greater Greater Washington

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August 26, 2019 at 1:36 PM

The NoMa BID wrote an open letter about homeless encampments. What do you think of it? - Greater Greater Washington

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August 25, 2019 at 11:59 AM

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Love reading GGWash? Please take our survey! View this email in your browser Have you taken the GGWash Reader Survey? Give us your feedback and you could win a $25 gift card! Whether you read GGWash every day or just a…

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