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July 27, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Take a look at what Farragut Square looked like over 130 years ago - Greater Greater Washington

Take a look at what Farragut Square looked like over 130 years ago - Greater Greater Washington Take a look at what Farragut Square looked like over 130 years ago By Julie Strupp (Former Managing Editor) • July 24, 2020 Here are a few historical im…

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July 25, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Planners and business groups blast Union Station plans for having too much parking - Greater Greater Washington

Planners and business groups blast Union Station plans for having too much parking - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: This week, as temperatures rose, and rain pummeled the streets, the news in the region wa…

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July 24, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Watch out for those giant saw blades? - Greater Greater Washington

Watch out for those giant saw blades? - Greater Greater Washington The latest bike lane obstacle: giant saw blades By David Alpert (Executive Director) • July 24, 2020 People riding bicycles have to contend with a wide range of obstacles, from movi…

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July 23, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Mask wearing and systematic policies can prevent COVID-19, where shaming won’t - Greater Greater Washington

Mask wearing and systematic policies can prevent COVID-19, where shaming won’t - Greater Greater Washington Mask wearing and systematic policies can prevent COVID-19, where shaming won’t By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • July 22, 2020 Mask weari…

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July 22, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Public schools in Loudoun, Fairfax, and Montgomery Counties will be remote-only this fall- Greater Greater Washington

Public schools in Loudoun, Fairfax, and Montgomery Counties will be remote-only this fall- Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: Loudoun, Fairfax, and Montgomery offer remote-only classes this fall By Nicole Cacozza (Contributor) • July 22, 2020 …

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July 21, 2020 at 2:01 PM

The DC Council is expected to take its first vote on a Vision Zero Omnibus bill Tuesday - Greater Greater Washington

The DC Council is expected to take its first vote on a Vision Zero Omnibus bill Tuesday - Greater Greater Washington The DC Council is expected to take its first vote on a Vision Zero Omnibus bill Tuesday By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • Jul…

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July 20, 2020 at 2:07 PM

How accessible is Metro anyway? - Greater Greater Washington

How accessible is Metro anyway? - Greater Greater Washington How accessible is Metro anyway? By Joanne Tang (Editorial Board) • July 19, 2020 Much more needs to be done to make local rail and bus systems truly accessible. For example, Metro’s 7000-…

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July 18, 2020 at 1:23 PM

Why this ANC commissioner is not running again, and why you should - Greater Greater Washington

Why this ANC commissioner is not running again, and why you should  - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: This week was full of big announcements, hidden tunnels, and inspiring residents who want to make a diff…

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July 17, 2020 at 2:20 PM

2020 at-large Council candidates tackle questions about homelessness, DC’s budget, and police reform - Greater Greater Washington

2020 at-large Council candidates tackle questions about homelessness, DC’s budget, and police reform - Greater Greater Washington 2020 at-large Council candidates discuss DC’s budget, police reform By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • July 16, 2…

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July 16, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Why I’m not running for ANC commissioner again. And why you should. - Greater Greater Washington

Why I’m not running for ANC commissioner again. And why you should. - Greater Greater Washington Why I’m not running for ANC commissioner again. And why you should. By Nick Cheolas (Guest Contributor) • July 15, 2020 It was October 24, 2018, less t…

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July 15, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Our founder and executive director David Alpert plans to step down from GGWash in the near future - Greater Greater Washington

Our founder and executive director David Alpert plans to step down from GGWash in the near future - Greater Greater Washington I’m planning to step down from Greater Greater Washington By David Alpert (Executive Director) • July 14, 2020 Within six…

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July 14, 2020 at 2:04 PM

How mask shaming distracts from better policy and equity - Greater Greater Washington

How mask shaming distracts from better policy and equity - Greater Greater Washington How mask shaming distracts from better policy and equity By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • July 13, 2020 People say “wear a damn mask” a lot these days. Does r…

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July 13, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Advocates push for 19 additional miles of shared streets in Montgomery County - Greater Greater Washington

Advocates push for 19 additional miles of shared streets in Montgomery County - Greater Greater Washington Advocates push for 19 additional miles of shared streets in MoCo By Jane Lyons (Guest Contributor), Alison Gillespie (Advocacy Committee) • July…

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July 11, 2020 at 1:19 PM

What the heck is upzoning, anyway? - Greater Greater Washington

What the heck is upzoning, anyway? - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: We're in the thick of summer and that means sweltering heat, mosquitoes, and thankfully, some awesome articles for you to read. For exa…

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July 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM

DC will add quick-build bus lanes as part of its COVID-19 response - Greater Greater Washington

DC will add quick-build bus lanes as part of its COVID-19 response - Greater Greater Washington DC will add quick-build bus lanes as part of its COVID-19 response By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • July 9, 2020 Buses and cyclists will soon have a…

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July 9, 2020 at 1:58 PM

What’s unique about GGWash? - Greater Greater Washington

What’s unique about GGWash? - Greater Greater Washington What’s unique about GGWash? By David Alpert (Executive Director) • July 8, 2020 Is there something unique about GGWash’s approach that lets us be particularly effective? This was the sixth qu…

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July 8, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Can Richmond’s pandemic bike boom last? - Greater Greater Washington

Can Richmond’s pandemic bike boom last? - Greater Greater Washington Can Richmond’s pandemic bike boom last? By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • July 7, 2020 With the safety of indoor fitness facilities in question and transit riders seeking…

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July 7, 2020 at 1:55 PM

How can GGWash make a difference in the future? - Greater Greater Washington

How can GGWash make a difference in the future? - Greater Greater Washington How can GGWash make a difference in the future? By David Alpert (Executive Director) • July 6, 2020 As part of a strategic planning effort, I asked staff, board members, a…

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July 6, 2020 at 2:06 PM

What do you think are GGWash’s best achievements? - Greater Greater Washington

What do you think are GGWash’s best achievements? - Greater Greater Washington What do you think are GGWash’s best achievements? By David Alpert (Executive Director) • July 2, 2020 Greater Greater Washington is working on some strategic planning, a…

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July 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM

These maps show how public housing was manipulated to segregate DC - Greater Greater Washington

These maps show how public housing was manipulated to segregate DC - Greater Greater Washington These maps show how public housing was manipulated to segregate DC By Meena Morar (Fellow) • July 1, 2020 Since it was created for white families during…

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July 1, 2020 at 2:10 PM

As Virginia’s eviction moratorium ends, the state scrambles to offer relief to those in need - Greater Greater Washington

As Virginia’s eviction moratorium ends, the state scrambles to offer relief to those in need - Greater Greater Washington As VA’s eviction moratorium ends, the state scrambles to assist those in need By Joanne Tang (Editorial Board) • June 30, 2020 …

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June 30, 2020 at 2:01 PM

DC’s air is cleaner now. Can biking, walking, and transit help keep the pollution at bay? - Greater Greater Washington

DC’s air is cleaner now. Can biking, walking, and transit help keep the pollution at bay? - Greater Greater Washington DC’s air is cleaner now. Can biking and transit help keep the pollution at bay? By Ethan Goffman (Contributor) • June 29, 2020 A …

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June 29, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Here’s a snapshot of how the Silver Line has impacted the Metrorail system and Tysons commuters - Greater Greater Washington

Here’s a snapshot of how the Silver Line has impacted the Metrorail system and Tysons commuters - Greater Greater Washington Here’s how the Silver Line has impacted the Metrorail system and Tysons commuters By Emily Hamilton (Correspondent) • June 26,…

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June 27, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Here's why public housing in the US was destined to fail - Greater Greater Washington

Here's why public housing in the US was destined to fail - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: This year's July Fourth celebration may still be several days off, but this week's must-read posts are popping and…

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June 26, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Why are you part of the GGWash community? - Greater Greater Washington

Why are you part of the GGWash community? - Greater Greater Washington Why are you part of the GGWash community? By David Alpert (Executive Director) • June 25, 2020 The GGWash staff and board have been embarking on a process of thinking through ou…

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June 25, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Could Maryland finally be ready to replace Baltimore’s oldest rail tunnel? - Greater Greater Washington

Could Maryland finally be ready to replace Baltimore’s oldest rail tunnel? - Greater Greater Washington Could Maryland finally be ready to replace Baltimore’s oldest rail tunnel? By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • June 24, 2020 The idea of rep…

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June 24, 2020 at 1:56 PM

How public housing was destined to fail - Greater Greater Washington

How public housing was destined to fail  - Greater Greater Washington How public housing was destined to fail By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • June 23, 2020 While the US public housing system may have started off with the intention of provid…

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June 23, 2020 at 2:36 PM

A Metro safety commission says human error to blame in “avoidable” train collision - Greater Greater Washington

A Metro safety commission says human error to blame in “avoidable” train collision  - Greater Greater Washington A Metro safety commission says human error to blame in “avoidable” train collision By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • June 22, 2…

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June 22, 2020 at 2:17 PM

At Black Lives Matter Plaza, the struggle for the right to safety in public spaces intensifies - Greater Greater Washington

At Black Lives Matter Plaza, the struggle for the right to safety in public spaces intensifies  - Greater Greater Washington At Black Lives Matter Plaza, the struggle for safety in public spaces intensifies By Caitlin Rogger (Policy Manager) • June 19…

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June 20, 2020 at 1:08 PM

Commercial real estate has a whiteness problem - Greater Greater Washington

Commercial real estate has a whiteness problem - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: This year's Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, is paired with continuing protests against pol…

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June 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Could Richmond transform parking into patio seating to save its food scene? - Greater Greater Washington

Could Richmond transform parking into patio seating to save its food scene?  - Greater Greater Washington Could Richmond transform parking into patio seating to save its food scene? By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • June 18, 2020 With COVI…

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June 18, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Commercial real estate has a whiteness problem - Greater Greater Washington

Commercial real estate has a whiteness problem - Greater Greater Washington Commercial real estate has a whiteness problem By Michael Rodriguez (Guest Contributor) • June 17, 2020 In the commercial real estate industry, like many other industries, …

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June 17, 2020 at 2:42 PM

When the protests end, fixing cities will not begin or end with buildings - Greater Greater Washington

When the protests end, fixing cities will not begin or end with buildings - Greater Greater Washington When the protests end, fixing cities will not begin or end with buildings By Ron Thompson (Transportation Equity Organizer) • June 16, 2020 While…

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June 16, 2020 at 2:24 PM

A debate continues over a possible pedestrian pathway on Dalecarlia Parkway - Greater Greater Washington

A debate continues over a possible pedestrian pathway on Dalecarlia Parkway - Greater Greater Washington A debate continues over a possible pedestrian pathway on Dalecarlia Parkway By David Cooling (Guest Contributor) • June 15, 2020 A plan to tran…

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June 15, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Plans for Crystal City Metro’s second entrance are moving forward - Greater Greater Washington

Plans for Crystal City Metro’s second entrance are moving forward - Greater Greater Washington Plans for Crystal City Metro’s second entrance are moving forward By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • June 12, 2020 Crystal City Metro will soon…

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June 13, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Why you should run to be an ANC commissioner - Greater Greater Washington

Why you should run to be an ANC commissioner - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: Protests are continuing across the region, and the world, as the call for reform and change are growing louder. You may be won…

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June 12, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Help us save our Maryland and Virginia transportation coverage - Greater Greater Washington

Help us save our Maryland and Virginia transportation coverage - Greater Greater Washington Help us save our Maryland and Virginia transportation coverage By David Alpert (Executive Director) • June 11, 2020 Do you enjoy our coverage of Maryland/Ba…

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June 11, 2020 at 2:37 PM

A fatal hit-and-run takes North Capitol death count to eight in two years - Greater Greater Washington

A fatal hit-and-run takes North Capitol death count to eight in two years - Greater Greater Washington A fatal hit-and-run takes North Capitol death count to eight in two years By Nick Sementelli (Advocacy Committee) • June 10, 2020 On Sunday, May …

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June 10, 2020 at 2:27 PM

How climate change and COVID-19 are threatening your beloved IPA - Greater Greater Washington

How climate change and COVID-19 are threatening your beloved IPA - Greater Greater Washington How climate change and COVID-19 are threatening your beloved IPA By Will Schick (Fellow) • June 9, 2020 Brewers today are faced with two crises, COVID-19 …

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June 9, 2020 at 2:19 PM

A new rendering of the Dave Thomas Circle redesign suggests an important bike lane extension - Greater Greater Washington

A new rendering of the Dave Thomas Circle redesign suggests an important bike lane extension - Greater Greater Washington New Dave Thomas Circle renderings suggest key bike lane extensions By Nick Sementelli (Advocacy Committee) • June 8, 2020 Afte…

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June 8, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Montgomery County could loosen up single-family zoning in Silver Spring, sort of - Greater Greater Washington

Montgomery County could loosen up single-family zoning in Silver Spring, sort of - Greater Greater Washington Montgomery County could loosen up single-family zoning in Silver Spring, sort of By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • June 5, 2020 Downtown Sil…

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June 6, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Why city planners need to talk about race - Greater Greater Washington

Why city planners need to talk about race - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: Since May 26, a day after George Floyd was killed, people have been taking to the streets to protest police brutality against Blac…

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June 5, 2020 at 2:31 PM

A group of farmers, restaurants, and businesses team up to provide food to those in need - Greater Greater Washington

A group of farmers, restaurants, and businesses team up to provide food to those in need - Greater Greater Washington A group of farmers and businesses team up to provide food to those in need By Will Schick (Fellow) • June 4, 2020 In response to a…

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June 4, 2020 at 2:23 PM

US cities were segregated by design. This video shows how we’re still affected. - Greater Greater Washington

US cities were segregated by design. This video shows how we’re still affected. - Greater Greater Washington US cities were segregated by design. This video shows how we’re still affected. By Dave Murphy (Contributor) • June 3, 2020 Generations of …

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June 3, 2020 at 2:37 PM

SNAP was designed to make access to food easier for people. So why can’t people get hot meals? - Greater Greater Washington

SNAP was designed to make access to food easier for people. So why can’t people get hot meals? - Greater Greater Washington SNAP’s designed for food access. So why can’t people get hot meals? By Ron Thompson (Transportation Equity Organizer) • June 2,…

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June 2, 2020 at 1:48 PM

City planners need to talk about race. The lives of our residents depend on it. - Greater Greater Washington

City planners need to talk about race. The lives of our residents depend on it. - Greater Greater Washington City planners need to talk about race. The lives of our residents depend on it. By Brittney Drakeford (Contributor), Ras Tafari Cannady II (Gu…

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June 1, 2020 at 4:05 PM

No streets are safe until they are safe for all - Greater Greater Washington

No streets are safe until they are safe for all - Greater Greater Washington No streets are safe until they are safe for all By Editorial Board • June 1, 2020 As we continue to advocate for public space and public transportation, we must remember t…

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May 31, 2020 at 1:03 PM

What to do about housing in an economic downturn - Greater Greater Washington

What to do about housing in an economic downturn - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of "must-read" posts from the week: As the region moves towards reopening, this week's posts focus on what the future may hold for residents on issues like hou…

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May 30, 2020 at 1:03 PM

DC will reduce speed limits on roads and close some streets to through traffic - Greater Greater Washington

DC will reduce speed limits on roads and close some streets to through traffic - Greater Greater Washington DC will reduce speed limits on roads and close some streets to through traffic By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • May 29, 2020 At he…

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May 29, 2020 at 2:14 PM

A road in Tysons will close to cars and open for pedestrians and cyclists - Greater Greater Washington

A road in Tysons will close to cars and open for pedestrians and cyclists - Greater Greater Washington A road in Tysons becomes the first in Fairfax County to open for pedestrians and cyclists By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • May 28…

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