Posts tagged April Fool
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Neighbors fight proposed development, citing mysterious creature
“I eagerly welcome this house and the human people who will live in it,” says Ina Yimbay, chair of Rock Creek Heights People For More People, a pro-housing group. “Given our housing shortage, this is a much better use of the land than an entity that, frankly, may not even be there.” Keep reading…
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Brunch links: Meet our new intern, Phil Mendelson
Council Chair is GGWash’s newest intern. Mayor unveils Bike Free DC plan. Restaurants add surcharges to cover service fees. Keep reading…
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DC celebrates third fast-casual salad sold in 2023
A leafy tipping point? Keep reading…
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GGWash endorses the 2023 Kia Sportage for Montgomery County Planning Board
This June, the Montgomery County Council will appoint two people for the Planning Board, one of whom will be the chair, who basically sets the agenda for the board and the department. Due to a lack of applicants, we had to get creative in our endorsement. That’s why GGWash endorses the 2023 Kia Sportage for the Montgomery County Planning Board. Keep reading…
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Metrorail running so frequently now that Randy Clarke can’t ride literally every train
WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke started his job with a simple goal: to ride literally every train. As service has improved, his performance has slipped. Keep reading…
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Brunch links: Neighborhood listserv replaced with hole you can scream complaints into
Frustrated officials install a hole for neighbors to scream complaints into. How RFK Stadium will become a world-class pickleball facility. McMillan development opponents awarded historic status. Keep reading…
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Silicon Valley startup invents ‘groundbreaking’ new technology that could change the way we travel
Silicon Valley is disrupting travel with a groundbreaking new technology that could change the way the Washington region gets around. Keep reading…
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Statehood swap? Conflict emerges among statehood advocates over proposed pilot
Washington, DC could finally get a taste of statehood next month, as activists promote a pilot program that would allow residents to exchange DC-specific perqs with other states for short-term congressional representation. Keep reading…
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The pandemic showed us we were wrong about cars. Bring them on!
Over one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve taken some time to think about what really matters in life. And we came to the conclusion that cars are great, actually! Keep reading…
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DC’s hottest neighborhood is at the bottom of the sea
Not long ago, the center of the action in DC was around Dupont Circle and Georgetown. Over the past 15 years, neighborhoods throughout the District are seeing a resurgence of new residents and new investment, from Brightwood to Ivy City to Deanwood to the Southwest waterfront. Keep reading…