Transit-oriented developments such as Mosaic at Metro Apartments in Hyattsville aim to curb the use of cars by putting public transportation, offices, restaurants and shops within walking distance. "Residents really prize that type of convenience," says Robert Grealy of Equity Residential.
Before her night shifts as a registered nurse, Tijeerah Washington checks Metrorail's Web site, then dashes out the door five minutes before her train is supposed to leave.
Federal agents raided an Alexandria man's home and seized 75 guns after he sold three machine guns to an undercover agent beginning in April, authorities said yesterday.