4th Of July Fireworks, Events Lead To Additional Metro Trains

Metro will be running additional trains on July 4 for the fireworks display on the National Mall and for residents attending other events.

Collapsed DC Bridge Received 'Poor' Rating In Recent Inspection

All lanes of DC-295 reopened early Thursday after a pedestrian bridge crashed down onto the freeway when a truck collided with the bridge.

District Metro Stops Lead In One-Bedroom Rent Price Drops

Nine out of the top 10 Metro stops with the largest median rent drops were in the District of Columbia, RentHop's new report found.

Amazon, Metro Pledge To Build 1,000 Affordable Housing Units

Amazon is providing $125 million in financing to expedite development of housing so that families can afford to live near Metro stations.

Unagi Launches 'All-Access' Scooter Service In DC, NoVA

With an All-Access subscription, riders get Unagi’s Model One for a monthly fee that includes maintenance and insurance for theft or damage.

'Deadliest Days Of Summer' Increase Concern For Teen Drivers: AAA

The warning comes after 72 people in Virginia died in 2020 in fatal accidents involving teen drivers and as pandemic restrictions ease.

DC To Resume Parking Enforcement, Launches Amnesty Program

Parking enforcement will resume​ in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 1, followed by the city returning to the booting of cars on July 1.

Metro Reports Only 2 Station Closures Week of May 17

Metro trains will be serving all but two stations across its system the week of May 17, with trains running from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Metro Waives Fee For Events That End After Normal Closing Time

The temporary fee waiver and extended rail service will be provided until Dec. 31 when needed for the Capitals, Nationals and other events.

Metro Service Cuts Averted With Passage Of COVID Relief Bill

The American Recovery Plan will provide $1.4 billion for transit agencies across the metro D.C. region.

New Metro Lost And Found Procedures Go Into Effect Monday

Metro will only work to reunite customers with lost wallets and electronics starting Monday.

Metro Signs Contract To Replace 130 Escalators At 32 Stations

Work is scheduled to begin in May to replace 130 Metro station escalators as part of a new $179 million contract.

2 Metro Stations Will Be Closed Temporarily Starting Saturday

WMATA is closing the Arlington Cemetery and Addison Road stations temporarily to allow for platform reconstruction and other improvements.

Handguns Detected At Washington, DC Airports Drops By Half: TSA

Only 30 guns were detected in travelers' carry-on luggage at three Washington-area airports in 2020, which was a 50 percent drop from 2019.

Updated: 4 Metro Stations Remained Closed Due To Inauguration

Four Metrorail stations will continue to be closed Thursday due to security around the presidential inauguration.

MAP: Here Are All The DC Street Closures For The Inauguration

Beginning Saturday morning, many streets in Washington, D.C. will be closed to traffic as part of inauguration security planning.

DC Metro To Close 13 Stations In Days Around Inauguration

Station closures and bus detours will be implemented for a week due to an expanded security perimeter.

Metro Service To Close Early Due To Curfew

WMATA will be ending bus and rail service early Wednesday night due to the ongoing unrest at the U.S. Capitol.

Metro Budget Cuts Could Hurt Workers, Residents

Proposed budget cuts at Metro threaten thousands of jobs, the closure of 19 stations, and an end to weekend rail service, officials said.

Road Closures, Parking Restrictions In Effect For Some DC Streets

D.C. Government will be closing some streets and restricting parking in the District this weekend due to First Amendment demonstrations.

Update: Shaw-Howard University Metro Station Reopens

Metro's Shaw-Howard University Station reopens after being closed due to high-standing water.

Amtrak To Furlough 2,000 Employees By Month's End: Report

The Washington, D.C.-based company will also make service cuts on Oct. 1, a Washington Post report said.

July 4: Extensive Road Closures Around National Mall In DC

Many roads around the National Mall in D.C. will be closed to traffic on Saturday, July 4.

DC To Honor LGBTQ Pride With Design Painted On City Street

District Department of Transportation will be adding rainbow-colored bands Thursday to a Dupont Circle neighborhood intersection.

Metro To Reopen 15 Stations Starting Sunday

Metro users will be able to commute via rail once again starting Sunday, as 15 rail stations are set to reopen.

Protests This Weekend Force Closure Of Some DC Streets

D.C. officials encourage motorists to find alternate routes this weekend as many downtown streets will be closed due to demonstrations.

DC Metro Further Shortens Service In Response To Coronavirus

D.C. commuters will soon see a new altered schedule for Metrorail and Metrobus in response to the coronavirus.

Metro To Close 17 More Stations To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus

Metro's Pandemic Task Force is closing 17 additional stations due to the coronavirus, bringing the total number of stations closed to 19.

Metro Reducing Service To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus

Metro will be reducing rail service starting Monday to trains operating every 12 minutes as recommended by its Pandemic Task Force.

DC Issues Record Number Of Traffic, Parking Tickets

D.C. drivers were issued more than 3 million traffic and parking tickets during fiscal year 2019, generating record ticket revenue.

Weekend Road Closures Due To Movie Production In DC

Movie production and filming will cause a number of streets to be closed and parking restricted in downtown D.C. this weekend

Weekend Road Closures In DC Due To Annual Governors Meeting

D.C. Police have issued a traffic advisory for road closures and limited parking this weekend due to an event downtown.

Roads Closed Around Capitol For Trump State Of The Union

Access to the U.S. Capitol Complex will be restricted Feb. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with road closures in the area starting at 7 p.m.

Commuters Beware: Smithsonian Metrorail Station Closed Friday

The Smithsonian Metrorail Station will be closed through the early afternoon of Friday, Jan. 24, due to the March For Life 2020 rally.

Movie Filming To Shut Down Several DC Roads, Police Say

"Without Remorse," which is based on the Tom Clancy novel and stars Michael B. Jordan​, will begin filming Dec. 19 near Dupont Circle.

Major Road Through National Mall Shut Down

Authorities installed a test levee on a major road that runs through the National Mall all day Friday.

Water Main Break Causing Traffic Problems in Northwest DC: Report

Authorities have responded to a water main break in Northwest D.C. during the morning rush hour.

Crash Near Lincoln Memorial: Report

An early morning crash near the Lincoln Memorial reportedly is snarling traffic.

Here’s How Washington, DC Ranks For Traffic Congestion

A new report ranked major urban areas based on traffic congestion. See where Washington, D.C., finished.

Part Of Rock Creek And Potomac Parkway Closed Until May 14

An already busy stretch of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway is closed to allow for the installation of a pedestrian bridge.