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Energy Efficiency Loans Help Save Both the Economy and the Environment

Mar 12, 2010

[guest post from Lisa Piccinini UMD for Clean Energy Media Director]
In just a few weeks Maryland legislators will hold hearings for House Bill 1014 and Senate Bill 720 –  the Clean Energy Loan Programs. Introduced by Delegate Sue Hecht and Senator Thomas Middleton, the bills hold tremendous potential for Maryland’s business owners, residents, [...]

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Take a Tour of Light Rail that works. (VIDEO)

Mar 4, 2010

Check out this film from StreetFilms on Seattle’s newly opened Light Rail. Who says light rail can’t be completely awesome?

From The StreetFilm Post.
Right now, Seattle is making as serious a commitment to transit as any city in the nation. Recently, Streetfilms got to take a tour of the newest addition [...]

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City Could Lose $500k a Year If University Abandons Ticket Tax

Feb 2, 2010

In case you missed it, the University is considering if a recent court ruling would mean it could be exempt from the city’s admissions and amusement tax. The tax is charged on admission to intercollegiate athletic events at the school and accounts for as much as $550,000 a year in tax revenue for [...]

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Varsity Grill Closes while Varsity Development Breaks Ground (UPDATED)

Jan 28, 2010

The Varsity Grill is closing its doors after just under two years. The owners blamed its demise on both the local economy and its inability to attract a loyal following among students. The past two years has been a abysmal time to get a business off the ground and we are sad to see [...]

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University Spends $12M on Washington Post Plant for East Campus Relocation

Jan 27, 2010

The University announced today that they plan to purchase the abandoned Washington Post site for $12 Million with the intention to use the site to house facilities currently on the East Campus site.  This is a clear victory for those who were opposed to using the Wooded Hillock site  for relocation as was previously recommended.
The [...]

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HAWK Signal for Paint Branch Pkwy?

Dec 18, 2009

RTCP reader “Froggie” posted a comment that the Paint branch crossing would be ideal for a HAWK signal.
This does seem like the perfect fit for the Paint Branch crossing. When I visit Santa this weekend this is what I am going to ask for.
HAWK stands for High-intensity Activated crossWalk.

When a pedestrian [...]

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Some Links with your morning Coffee

Dec 14, 2009

Here are a few links to articles in the Diamondback for you to enjoy with your morning Java.

Read | 2 Comments | Tags: General College Park

Starview Groundbreaking

Dec 10, 2009

Maybe the credit freeze is finally thawing a bit. The StarView Plaza will hold a ground breaking ceremony Monday Dec 14th at 11:30am.I wonder if somebody kept the pole from the Starlite? Good times.
Press Release from StarGlobal Ventures.
In the midst of a recession where many development projects have come to a complete halt, recession, Star [...]

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