Category Archives: Northern Virginia

Slain journalist’s dad criticizes media, but coverage omits this

While Andy Parker’s sharp criticism of politicians and the NRA has received extensive coverage, there’s been a noticeable silence surrounding his critique of the media. “I’m challenging you, the media, because… this is one of your own,” Parker told CNN. … Continue reading

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Should Cabbies Choose Their Company?

The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 Should cab drivers be able to freely choose the company they work for? That’s the question a task force created by the Alexandria … Continue reading

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Taxi chair agrees to town hall

The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 D.C. taxi chair Ron Linton has agreed to do a town hall with The Taxi Link (details below). “I … Continue reading

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The Taxi Link: Aurora Vasquez discusses driver organizing in Prince George’s, Alexandria and Arlington

The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 Aurora Vasquez is an attorney, driver advocate and organizer. Over the past decade she’s played an instrumental role in … Continue reading

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The Taxi Link: Are drivers at National Harbor being pushed out? Should Alexandria drivers choose their own company?

The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here (imperfect audio in first minute): [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 Just over the District line at National Harbor, the upscale mini-city and resort on … Continue reading

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The Taxi Link: Fairfax driver assaulted; Commissioner Stanley Tapscott; DC drivers accused of racism

Listen to The Taxi Link: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 An aviation executive’s racist remarks and assault of a Fairfax taxi driver have caused an outcry. The driver, Mohamed Salim, recorded the conversation with his late-night passenger, … Continue reading

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The Taxi Link: Alexandria drivers protest; D.C. drivers testify

Listen to the Taxi Link here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 In Alexandria, taxicab drivers associated with Tenants and Workers United protested outside city hall this past week to call on the council to ensure drivers’ … Continue reading

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The Taxi Link: Will smart meters end up in court, again?

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 Download mp3 The D.C. Taxicab Commission is moving full steam ahead with implementing a so-called “Modern Taxi System” (MTS). Yet in several areas MTS resembles the commission’s push last year … Continue reading

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WPFW and NAACP-Alexandria Hold Town Hall

Listen to The Latino Media Collective on Pacifica Radio WPFW 89.3 FM: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 “We know affordable housing is dwindling in Alexandria,” activist and Alexandria resident Nisaa Harper told the standing-room only crowd … Continue reading

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The Human Cost of Gentrification: Pete talks with Bruce DePuyt

“The Washington area is a boom-town, cranes are everywhere and communities are on the upswing as investors pour billions into new real estate. But what happens to people who get priced out by all this progress?” NewsTalk host Bruce DePuyt … Continue reading

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