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Maryland primary results

State Senator Catherine Pugh won Baltimore’s Democratic mayoral primary, while Rep. Chris Van Hollen won the Democratic nod for Senate. In congressional seats, state senator Jamie Raskin and former Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown won their primaries. (Post, Baltimore Sun)  

Abandoned to affordable

A new program in Baltimore aims to increase access to affordable housing by paying local residents to help refurbish the many abandoned properties throughout the city. (NPR)  (Tip: David W)  

Parents behind bars

Nearly 10,000 children in DC have at least one parent who has been incarcerated. The best next steps: Programs that keep kids in touch with jailed parents, and employment opportunities for when people get out. (City Paper)  

More people, same movement

While the DC region’s population region continues to grow, the amount of car and transit trips has remained steady. An aging population and an increase and teleworking could be the reasons for no growth. (TPB News)  

Taxed enough already?

Few Reston residents support a homeowner tax increase to help cover the estimated $2.6 billion needed for transportation improvements throughout the area. (Reston Now)  

A tunnel to NoMa

A pedestrian tunnel connecting Union Market and Gallaudet University to the NoMa Metro Station could be part of a new development, though it’s unclear who would pay for it. (WBJ)  

Become a block parent

At an event in Petworth, Mayor Bowser relaunched the Adopt-a-Block program, encouraging residents, businesses, and non-profits to organize clean-up days and litter pick-up for a given two-block area. (DCist)  

Closed for repairs

The National Park Service will most likely close the Memorial Bridge for substantial stretches of time during its three year rehabilitation project, which won’t change the road design. (TheWashCycle)