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Invitation-only shindig celebrates the Silver Line
Guest celebrated the near-completion of the Silver Line rail project at a private reception held at the Tysons Central stop.
Metro awards contract for better lighting
Metro says that more than 13,000 lighting fixtures in 25 transit system parking garages will be replaced in the next year in a move to brighten the garages while also reducing energy costs. In announcing a 10-year contract with Philips Electronics, Metro said in a statement that “outdated and inefficient” lighting in the garages will […]
W.Va.-bound flight makes emergency landing at Dulles
A flight that left Washington Dulles International Airport early Friday morning bound for Morgantown, WVa. was forced to return to the airport after experiencing mechanical problems. No injures were reported.
1,287 people died in 2012 crashes in D.C., Va. and Md.
364 weren't wearing seat belts, 476 were speeding and 375 deaths involved a drunk driver
Spirit offers timely Toronto-themed promotion
With Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in the news following his admission that he smoked crack cocaine, Spirit Airlines is offering cheap flights to the Toronto area alongside the phrase "WE'RE NOT SMOKING CRACK."
Traffic fatalities last year saw first increase since 2005
NHTSA said many lives could have been saved if people were wearing seat belts.
Will end to ‘profiling’ cause airport frustration?
House hearing begins with sharp differences of opinion on TSA's SPOT program.
Metro’s Red Line again experiencing delays
Metro Red Line riders face morning delays. For second day in a row, busy line has troubles.
MWAA board elects new chairman, vice chairman
Frank M. "Rusty" Conner III was elected the new chairman of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Warner Session will be the board's vice chair.