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Nov 17, 2022

Big Changes To North Capitol Street And I-295 Among Possible Projects With New Federal Infrastructure Funds

A task force has laid out 17 projects that it recommends D.C. spend new federal infrastructure funds on, from expanded broadband to new boathouses on the Anacostia River.

Oct 17, 2022

Hogan Sets Aside $15 Million To Recruit And Retain Workers For Maryland Infrastructure Projects

Companies involved in the projects would receive and distribute the funds. Hogan said they could be used to cover housing, transportation or childcare costs — or signing and retention bonuses.

Apr 01, 2022

We Investigated The Case Of A Woman Falling Through A D.C. Sidewalk Grate. It’s Actually Very Rare

We investigated D.C.’s sidewalk grates and found out who maintains them, what rules apply, and why accidents like last week’s are (thankfully) very unusual.

Aug 11, 2021

Metro, Roads, Train Bridges, And More: Here’s Some Of What’s In The Senate Infrastructure Bill

Should the $1.1 trillion infrastructure bill clear the House of Representatives, the Washington region would see significant federal funding for numerous projects.

Jul 13, 2021

Delays And Closures Coming To Red Line Through End Of Year For Ventilation And Platform Work

Starting Saturday and running though the end of August, Red Line service will be limited between the Dupont Circle and Van Ness Stations.

Apr 12, 2021

Montgomery County Seeks $3.3B In Funding For Transit, Pedestrian Projects As Part Of Proposed Infrastructure Bill

The request to lawmakers comes as Congress begins a critical period of negotiations on President Joe Biden’s major infrastructure bill.

Jul 06, 2020

Virginia Democrats Cheer Cancellation Of $8 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline

A coalition of environmental and community groups across Virginia have been leading opposition to the project since 2014.

Aug 26, 2016

Report: DGS Director Forced Out Over Contracting Dispute

The decision not to award contracts to a local company, and major Bowser donor, triggered significant interest from the administration, according to WAMU.

Jul 16, 2015

Abandoned States: Pennsylvania’s Abandoned Turnpike

In Breezewood, PA, a ruin for the masses: a publicly accessible, 13-mile stretch of abandoned highway, begging to be explored.

Mar 19, 2013

D.C. Infrastructure in Woeful Shape (But so Is Everywhere Else’s)

The District’s roads, bridges, and water systems are terribly out of date and in need of billions of dollars’ worth of repairs and upgrades. What else is new?

 
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