Metro will not resume service of 7000-series trains for 90 days
Metro officials have announced they will not resume service of the 7000-series trains for about 90 days to allow time to focus on root cause analysis.
Wizards Bradley Beal out on health protocols shortly before facing New York
“Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. New York,” read a post from the Washington Wizards’ Twitter account, the team playing at New York on Thursday.
Washington National Cathedral moves all Christmas services online amid COVID spike
Washington National Cathedral has announced all its Christmas services will be virtual this year due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the District.
Man seriously injured after stabbing on train at Minnesota Ave Metro station
A 22-year-old male faces serious injuries after a stabbing at the Minnesota Ave Metro station, MTPD says.
Shots fired at Columbia Heights Metro station following altercation
The Metro Transit Police Department responded to Columbia Heights station for shots fired Wednesday night following an altercation, officials say.
DC widow tearfully tells FOX 5 she wishes husband had left stolen car investigation to cops
Jamal Butler, 47, was shot and killed by another driver in what police originally suspected was a road rage incident in Northeast D.C. Monday morning.
DC dropping indoor mask mandate Nov. 22
While some suburbs grapple with whether or not to maintain or drop indoor mask mandates, the District will drop its own indoor mask mandate starting next week.
Washington Football Team fans dwindling amid investigation, name change
With the Washington Football Team sitting at 2-6, facing a congressional investigation and still nameless after more than a year, some fans are choosing to switch allegiances altogether.
Reopening of Shady Grove, Rockville Metro stations delayed until 2022
Metro has announced a delay in the reopening of Shady Grove and Rockville stations. Red Line customers can now expect the stations to reopen in mid-January 2022.
Silver Line extension project to Dulles Airport reaches substantial completion
The Metrorail Silver Line extension project, which will provide access to Dulles International Airport, has reached substantial completion on Phase 2, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Washington Nationals roast Astros after Braves win World Series on the road
The Washington Nationals know a thing or two about beating the Houston Astros on the road to win the World Series – and they didn’t waste any time taking a jab online at their old foe.
Georgetown plans commencement for Class of 2020 in May 2022
Georgetown University is planning to honor its class off 2020 with its own commencement ceremony on May 28 and 29, 2020.
Green, Yellow Line running on single rail only due to fire department activity at Gallery Place
Metro trains on the Green and Yellow Lines in D.C. are currently running on single rail only between Mt. Vernon Square and L'Enfant Plaza after reports of a train smoking on the tracks caused the fire department to respond at Gallery Place.
2 House Democrats want answers about Washington Football Team investigation
Members of Congress have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell requesting documents and information regarding the Washington Football Team’s hostile workplace culture and the league’s handling of this matter.
$100M wrongful death lawsuit filed in deadly 2020 DC police moped pursuit
The mother of the daughter of a 20-year-old man who was killed last year during a police pursuit while he was riding a moped in D.C. has filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the District.
Metro train service back to normal; investigation into Tuesday’s derailment continues
Metro officials say rail service is back to normal Friday following a train derailment earlier this week.
Green Line Metro service suspended due to stabbing aboard train near Anacostia
Green Line train service has been suspended due to a stabbing aboard a Branch Avenue-bound train near Anacostia.
Blue Line reopening Friday after derailment closes part of Metro for days
Normal service will resume on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines Friday after a Metro train derailment Tuesday caused part of the route to close.
Blue Line service suspended due to Metro train derailment; 1 person injured
Metro service on the Blue Line was suspended Tuesday night between Pentagon and Foggy Bottom due to a train derailment and officials say there will be no rail service between the Rosslyn and Pentagon stations on Thursday after also suspending service Wednesday.
Bill to give DC residents $100 a month on SmarTrip cards reintroduced
DC Councilmember Charles Allen is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to D.C. resident’s SmarTrip card every month.