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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t know how I missed it. Thanks!!!

Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · 2d

@dcbeer.com Do we know why no Snallygaster beer list has been released, yet? Is one coming? I always look forward to your rankings and recommendations!

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dan, crisp & juicy enjoyer 🦀🏳️‍🌈👋🏾 @justupthepike.bsky.social · 8d

a dad in Kensington tried to get sidewalks built for his disabled son. Montgomery County basically said it was his job to win over his neighbors, who lashed out at *him* for the proposal. this is simply not how government should work–
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

‘Let’s be nice, please’: Debate over sidewalks gets testy amid safety concerns

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation wants to add sidewalks in Kensington. Neighbors are turning on those who welcome the change.

www.thebanner.com

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Patrick Siegman @siegman.biz · 21d

But to get an ample supply of old buildings with low rents (for both apartments and businesses), we have to build new buildings and let them age. Eventually, many of those new buildings will become dingy, gritty, run-down buildings, with low rents for local entrepreneurs (and their employees).

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · 21d

Georgia?

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 23d

And.... we're live: www.thebanner.com/montgomery/

The Banner: Montgomery County News, Maryland Politics, Business, Food, Events

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www.thebanner.com

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · 26d

@ihppod.bsky.social Your podcast got a very nice shout-out on the latest Slate Political Gabfest episode (at the very end). slate.com/podcasts/pol...

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Sep 7

This is why you stay to the end of the baseball game. What a win! 🤯

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Aug 25

Wow! Fantastic news!

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Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hardest secret I’ve ever had to keep — today is my first day as the Montgomery County Government and Politics Reporter for Baltimore Banner’s new Montgomery County bureau! I couldn’t be more excited to join this incredible team while continuing to cover the county. Stay tuned for our launch date! 🗞️

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Aug 16

@kedseconomist.com You got a shout-out on the Ezra Klein Show today. Nice! It was a very Optimist Economy-style episode.

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · Aug 10

"Private equity is causing the housing crisis" is a very common take that mixes up cause and effect. Single-family homes are an attractive investment vehicle for private equity because there's a shortage of them, not the other way around.

👹👻 boo-rit 👻👹 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · Aug 9

did a blackrock executive ai generate this article?

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Aug 9

really feels like housing affordability is one of the most important political issues of our time, affecting nearly every aspect of our lives, and everyday our mainstream political discourse is about whether sour cream is woke or not

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3underscores.bsky.social @3underscores.bsky.social · Jul 25

A new paper by Vincent Rollet at MIT replicates Li's 2022 finding that new construction reduces rents within a 500-foot radius in NYC vrollet.github.io/files/city_s...

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · Jul 10

You know that post btw a car’s windshield and side window? It’s called an A-pillar – and it’s becoming a problem.

A-pillars are expanding, enlarging driver blind zones and concealing pedestrians at crosswalks.

Blame car bloat, as well as ill-conceived federal rules.

Me, in Bloomberg 🧵

Why Did Cars Get So Hard to See Out Of?

If it seems like forward visibility has gotten worse, you’re right: Since the 1990s, cars and trucks have grown bigger A-pillars that can create dangerous blind spots.

www.bloomberg.com

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Jul 8

Just a minor side effect of car dominance.

Black and white sticker on a green pole we’ve made it so that automobiles can go everywhere at the expense of children going anywhere

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Jul 4

Nah. Just dropped by with the fam for the parade. Enjoy your 4th!

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Jul 4

@ncibpodcast.bsky.social Beautiful day for a parade! Just saw the Thunderbolts go by. Hanging out near the co-op. Give me a shout if you’re set up somewhere close!

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Jun 15

You did the thing!!! Nice work! I look forward to future episodes.

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Jun 9

Definitely plenty to talk about, and it’s not technically baseball. Fun tie-in to earlier women-in-baseball conversation because Kim Ng is the Commissioner.

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Jun 8

@ncibpodcast.bsky.social I hope y’all talk a little bit about the start of the AUSL this week. It’s been fun to see it streamed/televised on MLB.tv (and sometimes ESPN).

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

Coverage includes audio and video clips, interviews, statistics, schedules and exclusive stories.

MLB.tv

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · May 29

We very, very badly need a local newspaper. Any additional coverage is great news!

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Edward @arkayne242.bsky.social · May 28

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Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Apr 8

Looks like a great (if cool) evening for some baseball! You have a favorite place to sit?

Chris Reynolds @urbaneconomist.bsky.social · Apr 8

I just saw the renovation thing while looking for stadium info. Glad it’s getting some investment (sounds like it may be needed). Thanks for the info!

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