Bichu Moco News Today

Owner of Georgetown’s Transformers statues will continue to fight. Long Bridge reconstruction to boost rail capacity could be delayed by inflation. WMATA seeks help from local police departments to boost security on transit.

Arlington County Board approves missing middle zoning.  Affordable housing, Circulator take a hit in Bowser’s proposed budget.  Maryland state legislators need to rethink how they’ll pay for transportation investments.

Maryland toll operator pullout will not affect Virginia toll lane progress. Over 700 residential units planned for The Wharf. MoCo officials worry county apartments prioritize cosmetic amenities over fire safety.

Transurban pulls out of proposed Maryland toll lane expansion. With inventory low, housing prices remain high in DC.  Metro stations in Loudoun County struggle to attract riders.

Relationship between WMATA, safety commission shows signs of improvement. Old Town Alexandria restarting process of creating a BID. Over one-third of DC’s homes for sale sold above asking price in 2022.

National Park Service to clear McPherson Square of residents today. OmniRide bus drivers join Loudoun County Transit drivers on strike in Northern Virginia. MoCo Councilmembers introduce transparency bills for county boards and commissions. 

New mixed-use developments planned by Howard University. Two crash-prone intersections to be redesigned in Alexandria. DC Council bill introduced to help residents switch from gas to electric stoves. 

Alexandria’s African American Heritage Trails expanded over the weekend. After reporting a surplus, DC officials plan for an uncertain fiscal future. Satirical “Nimbee” mascot takes on NIMBYs.