Posts tagged National Harbor
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases analysis of six proposed expansion options
WMATA releases analysis of six capital improvement and expansion plans. Some Chevy Chase DC residents push back against affordable housing above community center. Maryland replacing “Frankensteined” highway guardrails that can make car crashes more deadly. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Something orange
Some colors just pop out at ya. This week we’re featuring things that are orange! Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: View from above
This week, we’re featuring views from high up! Keep reading…
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Why it makes sense to extend the Purple Line to Largo, but not to National Harbor
While the idea of a Purple Line extension to Tysons Corner garners a lot of excitement among transit advocates and political leaders in the region, those in Prince George's County tend to favor an extension south from New Carrollton to serve Largo and National Harbor. This would better connect the densest parts of the county to the new “downtown” in Largo. Keep reading…
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43 Washington-area waterfronts to enjoy in the warm weather
Washington may not historically be a river-oriented city—we're no London on the Thames—but there are nonetheless a ton of lovely waterfront spots all over the region, from bustling urban centers to quiet escapes. Since spring has maybe, finally, gratefully arrived, here are 43 pleasant waterfront spots in the Washington region for you to enjoy. Keep reading…
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Fun things to do in our region during the holidays
December is a special time in our region. Many people celebrate holidays, but even if you don't, there's usually time off and a nice little slowdown. If you're looking to make plans, our contributors recently named some of their favorite things to do during this time of year. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: SafeTrack extends its stay
SafeTrack slower than expected; Water taxis get real on service; Maryland might lose Uber; Stadium redesign; New Communities slow to start; Kaya’s contractor commotion; The plan is all about PPPs. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Save our service!
Please keep late night; Rent control corral; Bye, bye Blagden Alley; New bus to the harbor; Not the stadium we ordered; Voter registration reopened; Help guide DC’s future; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Welcome to fabulous Prince George’s
MGM’s big moment; Strike out on late-night service; A new paratransit model?; Bad traffic in SafeTrack; Development halted; DC has small houses; Inspectors shall not pass; Self-driving cars vs. transit; Better biking laws. Keep reading…
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National Harbor’s colossal never-built skyscraper
National Harbor was originally going to be called Port America, and it almost included a skyscraper that might have been taller than the Washington Monument. Keep reading…