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Metro mechanic struck by train
The worker is in critical condition after an accident at a maintenance yard near the Shady Grove station.
Monitoring a slightly cooler Wednesday A.M. commute
We’re keeping tabs on the morning rush hour, letting you know about any issues or delays that could slow your commute.
Metro worker suffers serious injuries
Worker was trapped by train
Beltway drivers to encounter delays on inner loop in Va. this weekend
The weekend paving will put THRU lanes in their final configuration west of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Chuck Brown viewing could cause traffic issues in Shaw/U Street
The viewing, at the Howard Theatre, has closed streets and rerouted Metrobuses. We’re keeping tabs on the morning rush hour, letting you know about any issues or delays that could slow your commute.
Memorial Day weekend getaway traffic
Going away for Memorial Day? We’re keeping tabs on the holiday getaway conditions, letting you know about any issues or delays that could slow your trip.
RT @mtamaryland: MARC-Brunswick update: train 870 will depart Brunswick station approximately 18-20 minutes late. http://t.co/xtYQ0xM4
RT @wmata: 70, 79, 90, 92, 96: Buses have resumed normal routing following an earlier detour due to the Chuck Brown Viewing.
RT @capitalweather: Forecast: Heat and humidity go on hiatus http://t.co/yP6rpWy3
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- Memorial Day has Washingtonians heading for the hills and the beaches
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Commuter columns
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- Bumper crop of Md. road projects
- Metro fares still complex, more costly
- Untangling Arlington Boulevard
- Metro to resume weekend track work, station shutdowns
- Spring changes for Nats Park
- Officials: Relief is near for congested Virginia roads
- New Metrorail map adds and subtracts
- Your guide to viewing the cherry blossoms
- A bridge to somewhere for Route 193
Dr. G's tips
- Many Metro riders resigned to disruptive weekend delays
- Dr. Gridlock: Va.’s mystifying HOV laws
- A clearer picture of when to make eye contact with drivers
- Dr. Gridlock: Parking vs. riding to Nats Park
- Va. HOV rules for hybrids may come as a shock
- Metro riders rate train announcements
- Highway message boards: Is less more?
- Clearer audio announcements? Later train service?
- Dr. Gridlock: More on message boards
- Capital Beltway seemingly never-ending roadwork
Photo Galleries
U.S. Naval Academy grads celebrate
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave the commencement address at the ceremony.
A final farewell to Chuck Brown
Fans and friends mourn the death of the godfather of go-go at an all-day public viewing.
Farm animals attacked in Fairfax
A calf, two goats and a chicken were slashed over the weekend at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.
Fairfax shelter caters to homeless female veterans
A former Army captain opened the shelter with last fall.
Rolling Thunder descends on Washington
Motorcyclists take part in the annual parade ahead of Memorial Day.
Sweet 15
Thirteen area teenagers mark their quinceañera, a traditional Spanish celebration of a girl turning 15.
Washington’s kid wonders
These academics, athletes and artists may be young in age but are rich in talent.
Ocean City’s lifeguards
The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s new recruits must learn to protect one of the region’s busiest beaches.
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