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Sep 16, 2020

Arlington Drops Controversial Sidewalk Social Distancing Ordinance

The ordinance allowed for fines of up to $100 for groups that violated social distancing rules.

Jun 27, 2013

Alexandria Legalizes Biking on the Sidewalk

Sidewalks throughout Alexandria could become a lot more crowded and difficult to navigate with the latest decision by the city’s leaders.

Nov 08, 2012

Food Truck Owners Say New Regulations Would Drive Them Out of Most Popular Lunch Spots

D.C. food truck owners are concerned that proposed regulations would drive them out of some of the city’s most popular lunch spots.

May 31, 2012

With Adams Morgan Almost Done, U Street Upgrades Are Next

The streetscape work in Adams Morgan is close to being done, but nightlife enthusiasts in D.C. will only have a short break—upgrades to a 0.4-mile stretch of U Street are next on the list.

May 11, 2012

Adams Morgan Sidewalks: Now Ready to Handle Twice as Many Drunks

It’s been over a year since construction crews took to destroying sidewalks and roadway surfaces along 18th Street in the heart of Adams Morgan, but the improvements that are part their soon-to-be-completed work have become more evident in recent weeks.

Apr 13, 2012

Five More Occupy D.C. Protesters Arrested After Sleeping Outside Bank of America

The sidewalk outside a Bank of America on Vermont Avenue NW is the cool place to camp out these days, with five more members of Occupy D.C. arrested Friday morning after sleeping under the ATM.

Feb 07, 2012

With Snow in Forecast, D.C. Council Stalls on Shoveling Bill

While we may get up to an inch of snow tomorrow, today the D.C. Council voted to table a proposed law that would force more residents to shovel their walks.

Sep 09, 2011

Columbus Circle/Plaza Rehabilitation Begins Monday

Huzzah! Work to rehabilitate Columbus Plaza, which has been called “the city’s most embarrassingly neglected public space,” is scheduled to finally begin on Monday.

Aug 04, 2011

Washington, 1961: Sidewalk Cafes Will Be The Death Of Us

Who doesn’t love a sidewalk cafe? Getting in some people watching as you down your meal is often one of the highlights of living in the city — though don’t tell that to the people who were running this city in 1961.

Jun 30, 2011

H Street Streetscape Project Mostly Complete

Yesterday was a bit of a downer for those expecting big things along H Street NE, but today is a brighter day: a majority of heavy construction on the H Street Great Streets project is now finished.

 
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