Posts tagged Ward 8
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Breakfast links: DC Councilmembers signal support for Capital One Arena investment
Officials see Capital One Arena renovations as key to revitalizing Chinatown post-pandemic. Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won’t seek reelection next year. Some first-time homebuyers see deals fall apart as DC changes rules for receiving aid. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Black DC cyclists call out failures in Vision Zero outreach and implementation in Ward 8
Black cyclists call out Vision Zero’s failures in neighboroods surrounding Anacostia, Congress Heights, and Oxon Run Park. VRE considers expanding service on Fredricksburg line. Jason Sartori chosen to lead Montgomery County Planning Department. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Despite improvements, Anacostia River still gets failing grade on latest report card
Despite recent improvements, the Anacostia River still gets a failing grade. MTA releases three possible Red Line routes for Baltimore. Owner of two Washington Highlands housing complexes ordered to pay $2M to tenants. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Black homeownership drop extends east of the Anacostia
Black homeownership rates fall east of Anacostia River. Arlington County Board to review plans to redevelop lot on Columbia Pike. Shutdown of encampment at McPherson Square highlights staffing issues. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA to increase Metrorail service levels
WMATA announces plans to bring Metro service levels back up. 41% of MoCo’s serious/fatal crashes occur on 3% of the county’s road miles. Arlington applies for increased funding for bus services ahead of Amazon HQ2 opening. Keep reading…
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DC Council considers how to plan for a more equitable future for Congress Heights
Last Thursday, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson presided over a public hearing discussing the Congress Heights Small Area Plan Approval Resolution of 2022, legislation that would serve as a guide to the Zoning Commission and other District agencies going forward. Keep reading…
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Our 2022 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner endorsements in Ward 8
Here’s who GGWash endorsed in the 2022 election for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Ward 8. Keep reading…
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How a guaranteed income pilot impacted the lives of low income DC residents
A new report details how a pilot program offering $5500 of unrestricted cash to vulnerable DC residents affected their lives. Keep reading…
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Congress Heights road where driver hit two children is slated for traffic calming
The road where two children were hit by a driver on Walk to School Day is a known crash hot spot. Keep reading…
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After a pause and a pivot during the pandemic, DC’s neighborhood shared ride program is back
Residents looking for transit options in the city may have more choices as the District’s Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) brought back DC Neighborhood Connect, a shared on demand shuttle service that covers parts of wards 1, 4, and 5, last month. Beginning July 12 the service now covers parts of Ward 8. Keep reading…