New Metro faregates reduced rate of fare evasion by over 70%. Baltimore MobilityLink drivers demand better pay, bedbug mitigation in vehicles. Environmental groups sue to stop Virginia pullout from greenhouse gas initiative.
WMATA opens public comment period for redevelopment of Brookland Metro station. Ten years later, authors investigate Uber’s effect on DC. Amtrak files eminent domain lawsuit for Baltimore tunnel project.
Air quality experts ask people to drive less the rest of this summer to clean the air. Attendees at Baltimore Red Line public meetings express mix of emotions and vision for line. Bowser administration commissioning study on stadium and arena funding.
House passes FAA bill, ending attempts to add more flights to Washington National Airport. A century ago, Clarendon almost became its own town. DC nonprofit secures funding for housing complex for LGBTQ+ seniors.
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.