Construction underway on Crystal City Metro’s second entrance – Greater Greater Washington

| July 15, 2024 | Breakfast | No Comments

“Harmony” mural seen at the Crystal City Metro Station at 1750 South Clark Street in Arlington, Virginia. Image by Elvert Barnes used with permission.

Hazmat Truckers Prefer Baltimore Tunnels Over 35-Mile Detour Without Key Bridge

Baltimore Banner reporters watched 40 tanker trucks enter the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel for several hours, many of them displaying hazardous materials signs prohibiting truckers from using the tunnels. Some truck drivers admit to removing their signs before entering the tunnels. An accident could be catastrophic, but law enforcement does little to enforce a 35-mile detour. (This article is paywalled.) (Baltimore Banner)

Loudoun County Leads the Way for New Affordable Housing

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has voted to rezone a three-acre tract of land in Sterling to allow for up to 80 affordable housing units. In a show of commitment to affordable housing, the board approved the project after six months of review rather than the usual 12 to 18 months. (ABC 7)

A residential neighborhood has developed where Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium once stood

Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium closed in 1997 after more than 70 years of playing games at the venue, but new homes now populate the area between the Waverly and Ednor Gardens-Lakeside neighborhoods. Neighboring church leaders fought to redevelop the area as a residential zone, and it includes low-income affordable housing and a hospice facility that serves people regardless of their ability to pay. (This article is paywalled.) (Jacques Kelly / Baltimore Sun)

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Matt Gontarchick is a government affairs and business development professional with a passion for all things Washington, DC. A proud graduate of the University of Maryland, Matt currently resides in Mount Pleasant. While a tireless advocate for smart growth and public transportation, Matt can always be found cruising around in his sweet 2007 Toyota Camry on the weekends.

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