Funds depleted for DC’s home purchase assistance program. Portions of Anacostia River swimmable for first time in 50 years. Price of essential items increased faster than minimum wage in Maryland in each of past 15 years.
DC housing nonprofits returning federal aid for unhoused due to staffing and administrative challenges. Regional tap water has odd taste due to prevalence of algae byproducts. Baltimore considers land bank to tackle vacant housing crisis.
Lots (and lots) of people rode Capital Bikeshare in May. DC will monitor air quality street-by-street in four neighborhoods in June. Reform calls grow for dangerous crossing of Suitland Parkway near Naylor Road Metro station.
Prince George’s County residents excited, but cautious about new development after prior failures. DC Downtown comeback plan seeking area resident feedback and ideas. DC ranks number one in urban parks, while many argue there is much to be desired.