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Silver Spring’s once and future urbanism

DevelopmentOpinionBy Addison Del Mastro (Contributor) February 2, 2026

A neglected retail strip on Georgia Avenue is a reminder that urbanism in suburbia is not new. Keep reading…
Events: Play your way through the city with TranspoBINGO

EventsBy Tricia Chicka (Engagement Associate) February 2, 2026

Play through the city with TranspoBINGO 2026. Clear out invasive vines on our bike trails. Ride with Ward 5 Family Biking. See what we’re doing in Maryland at the GGWash Prince George’s Happy Hour. In community events. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Apartments could open as hotel in Rosslyn

LinksBy Jacob Flignor (Contributor) February 2, 2026

Temporary apartment-to-hotel conversion possible in Rosslyn. Snow removal in DC adds heavy machinery. Howard County Council could block detention center permits. Keep reading…
What DC mayoral candidates should learn from Zohran’s housing playbook

HousingOpinionBy Andrew DeFrank (Guest Contributor), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) January 30, 2026

The urbanist vote for DC mayor is there for the taking in 2026. What can candidates learn from Zohran Mamdani’s housing playbook in New York City? Keep reading…
Photo Friday: You wanted to see snow, right?

PhotographyBy BeyondDC January 30, 2026

Do you still love the snow, or are you going crazy with cabin fever? Either way, these pictures might help you find the beauty in our snowy streets. Keep reading…
National links: Trump’s transportation department wants AI to write rules

LinksBy Jeff Wood (Contributor) January 30, 2026

AI could draft regulations at the DOT. Electric cars reduce California air pollution. In Twin Cities, ICE compromises transportation, public spaces. Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Data highlights inequities in local commuting

LinksBy Eleanor Barker (Contributor) January 30, 2026

Study shows connection between income, commuting in Washington region. Apartments pitched to replace office buildings in Bethesda. DC cites unique conditions to explain snow response issues. Keep reading…
Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #32

CommunityBy BeyondDC January 29, 2026

Put down your snow shovel, grab a mug of hot cocoa, and enjoy this week’s Junctions game! Keep reading…

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Breakfast links: Apartments could open as hotel in Rosslyn

LinksBy Jacob Flignor (Contributor) February 2, 2026

Temporary apartment-to-hotel conversion possible in Rosslyn

The owner of a new 27-story apartment building wants county permission to convert 125 units into a hotel for the next five years. The proposed conversion comes as the building prepares to start leasing. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Janani Jana / Business Journal)
Snow removal in DC adds heavy machinery

Bobcat equipment cleared some streets over the weekend as DC continues to recover from snow and ice. The District also distributed salt to help residents clear sidewalks, and members of the DC National Guard worked on snow removal near public schools. (DeAnthony Taylor / WJLA)
Howard County Council could block detention center permits

Emergency legislation to ban permits for privately-owned detention centers is up for a vote Monday. The move comes amid concerns raised after the county inspected an Elkridge office building that is under renovation, though that site hasn’t been confirmed for use by a federal agency. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Sara Ruberg / The Banner)