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Jan 7, 2025 · Sneckdowns at 10th St (Outlaw Way) and C St NE. Image by the author. Where there’s snow, there are sneckdowns. The word “sneckdown” is a combination of “snow” and “neckdown”; neckdown indicates a spot where the sidewalk extends into the road, also known as a “curb extension” or a “bulbout”.When there’s enough snow, the tracks where cars have driven through it—and ...

Jan 10, 2025 · RFK, at present. Image by SchuminWeb licensed under Creative Commons.. Despite some last-minute chaos, a late-night December 2024 Congressional deal finally authorized transfer of management of the RFK campus to the District. And President Biden’s signature on it this week officially cleared the way for the DC government to repurpose the largely vacant 174 acres into something more valuable ...

Mar 14, 2024 · The District of Columbia’s 2024 primary election is June 4. Greater Greater Washington will be endorsing candidates in races for council seats in Ward 2, Ward 4, Ward 7, Ward 8; for the at-large majority-party seat; and for United States shadow senator and shadow representative. We’ll also weigh in on the emerging efforts to recall incumbent councilmembers.

Dec 20, 2024 · A grateful season for GGWash. Image by LaTur used with permission.. 2024 opened up so many new opportunities for Greater Greater Washington. As the year winds down, we’re taking a moment to thank our staff, board, and …

Jan 6, 2025 · Friday night at 14th and U St NW, Washington DC. Image by Mike Maguire used with permission. “I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps” crooned Frank Sinatra, referring to New York’s round-the-clock energy.

Dec 24, 2024 · During the holidays while GGWash’s office is closed, we’re sharing our favorite posts from 2024: “Having a sheltered place to sit while waiting for the bus can be the difference between someone being able to access the bus or not—especially among seniors and people with disabilities. Santiago’s post is my top pick of the year because it shines a light on an overlooked issue that ...

Dec 27, 2024 · The District is adding a lot of traffic cameras. You can even livestream some of the footage on this website.. During the holidays while GGWash’s office is closed, we’re sharing our favorite posts from 2024: “Most of the District’s traffic enforcement is handled by cameras.There has been much ink spilled on whether automated enforcement exacerbates racial inequities, largely circling ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The sun also rises. Image by Dan McQuade used with permission.. The Washington region is great, but it can be greater. Let’s take the steely-eyed resolve that 2025 could, in spite of a variety of factors, be better in some concrete ways, and apply it to the region we call home.. Our team, and some of our contributors, put together our predictions for the year ahead, and things we’d like to ...

Mar 27, 2024 · A training Metrobus at Farragut Square by Adam Fagen licensed under Creative Commons.. Editor’s note: We asked our supporters to submit any questions they had for Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689, which represents transit workers in …