If you want to get to know Washington, D.C., better, here's a place to start.
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Inside Washington, D.C.
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Getting Around the Washington Area
- Commuting 101: Becoming Fluent in Traffic Talk
- Riding Metro | Commuter Rail
- Traveling by Air
- Taxi Fare Estimator
- Post's Traffic Page | More Traffic Info
- Blog: Dr. Gridlock Covers the Commute
- The Commuter: A Weekly Must-Read Each Sunday
- Carpools, Vanpools, More | Transit Websites
Headlines
A Slight Gap Where the Sidewalk EndsAround the area, our ideas about what kind of public places enrich life are very different.
Stagnant Market Has Ups, Downs Across RegionThe District far outshone its suburban neighbors in housing prices in 2007.
They're Proud to Call Washington Their HomeShort essays from readers who wanted to share what they like about living in the District.
More Local Tools
Local Blog Directory What are your neighbors talking about? Plug into the region's blogs, by location or area of interest.
Neighborhoods Map your community with Neighborhoods. Learn about crime incidents, home sales, schools and more.
City GuideFrom restaurants, bars and clubs to nightspots and family friendly events, we've got the area's best bets.
Property Values and Recent SalesGet in-depth data on residential and commercial property sales and assessment records online.
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