In this July 4 episode, Sunil Dasgupta interviews urbanist blogger, Addison Del Mastro, about his road trips to North Virginia's small towns and lessons for urbanism. Local advocacy group presents pedestrian and bicycle safety demands. Andrew Saundry introduces candidates for the Gaithersburg City Council elections. Very local news: minimum wage goes up when a hot labor market doesn't push wages rates at the bottom; new county climate plan is out. Music from 1921 Buster Keaton movie soundtrack, The Goat.