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We’re very proud to have been named “best local blog” in Washingtonian magazine. We’re most excited, however, because the writers at Washingtonian did an amazing job capturing, in just a few sentences, what it is that motivates us to bring Greater Greater Washington to you every day:

Head to this site … on any given day and you might learn about a debate over bike lanes in College Park, the lack of playgrounds in downtown DC, or the history of streetcars in Northern Virginia. Ten minutes in, you’ll have what you need to carry on an intelligent cocktail-party chat about development and planning around Washington.

What really distinguishes [founder David] Alpert’s operation is that it doesn’t just regurgitate or aggregate other coverage; it takes a deep dive into urban-planning policy, makes convincing arguments about the best ways for our area to progress, and — even with the wonkiness — makes for an enjoyable read.

Thanks so much, Washingtonian! Thanks also to you, our many readers and commenters. You built the community that is at the heart of Greater Greater Washington, and you keep us striving every day.

Abigail Zenner, is a former lobbyist turned communications specialist. She specializes in taking technical urban planning jargon and turning it into readable blog posts. When she’s not nerding out about urban planning, transportation, and American History, you may find her teaching a fitness class. Her blog posts represent her personal views only.