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What the Font is With Those Street Signs?

What the Font is With Those Street Signs?

No, you're not going crazy -- the District is getting some new street signs. But what gives with one that popped up on New Hampshire Avenue this week? more ›

It's Getting Cold Out There, But How Cold are the Roads?

It's Getting Cold Out There, But How Cold are the Roads?

With snow expected to start falling and the District sure to empty out ahead of the afternoon rush, the D.C. Department of Transportation wants you to know which roads are safe to drive on. more ›

Less Snow Means Fewer Dollars Spent Dealing With It

Less Snow Means Fewer Dollars Spent Dealing With It

The lack of snow this winter may be depressing for those of us who like winter sports or snow days, but local governments certainly aren't shedding a tear. more ›

Broad Branch Road Reopens to Great Fanfare

Broad Branch Road Reopens to Great Fanfare

If you don't often drive through or near Rock Creek Park on your daily commute, the fact that Broad Branch Road reopened to traffic today might not be a big deal. But for those that do, it's a huge deal. more ›

DDOT Explores How to Build a Better M Street

DDOT Explores How to Build a Better M Street

DDOT is studying what to do with M Street SW/SE as the Southwest Waterfront and Navy Yard become more populated. Longtime residents are worried about their parking spaces. more ›

OMG It's Snowing! Let's Freak Out! Or Not

OMG It's Snowing! Let's Freak Out! Or Not

There's a flurry in D.C. right now. Naturally, every news website is doing something about it. So here's ours. more ›

Parkmobile Insists That It's Safe to Use

Parkmobile Insists That It's Safe to Use

There's a very slim chance you'll get a ticket if you use pay-by-phone app Parkmobile, insist company officials. more ›

Paying for Parking May Not Stop You From Getting a Ticket

Paying for Parking May Not Stop You From Getting a Ticket

The District's new Parkmobile app, which allows you to use your smart phone to pay for parking, is awesome. Except for when it doesn't stop you from getting a parking ticket. more ›

Czech Uprising Over DDOT's Streetcar Purchase

Czech Uprising Over DDOT's Streetcar Purchase

The Czech firm that built the District's first batch of streetcars is mad that it lost out on the bid to build the latest pair, the Washington Business Journal reports. more ›

Cheh Grills DPW and DDOT Officials on Snow Readiness

Cheh Grills DPW and DDOT Officials on Snow Readiness

On the second anniversary of a cop bringing a gun to a snowball fight, Ward 3 Councilwoman Mary Cheh questioned the directors of DPW and DDOT today about the city's preparedness for winter storms. DPW chief William Howland recommended listening to weather reports. more ›

New Bike Lanes Roll Along in 2012

New Bike Lanes Roll Along in 2012

TBD's got the news that new and improved bicycle lanes are coming to D.C. in 2012, notably along L and M Streets NW. more ›

D.C. Snow Team, Deploy!

D.C. Snow Team, Deploy!

With snow in the forecast late tonight and early tomorrow, the District will deploy it's snow-removing team tonight just in case. more ›

No, the Streetcar Will Not Be Heading Up Third Street

No, the Streetcar Will Not Be Heading Up Third Street

When Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) stated in no uncertain terms yesterday that he wouldn't let the H Street NE streetcar travel up Third Street NE on its way to Union Station, it may have seemed like a good ol' community fight was in the brewing. more ›

Where Are Those Streetcars Going?

Where Are Those Streetcars Going?

Plenty of folks still want to know one simple thing -- where are the H Street NE streetcars going to end up? more ›

Broad Branch Road to Close Monday

Broad Branch Road to Close Monday

If you use Broad Branch Road to get to and from work, be forewarned -- it's going to close this weekend for five weeks worth of repairs. more ›

Occupy Protests Have Cost D.C. Nearly $1 Million

Occupy Protests Have Cost D.C. Nearly $1 Million

What have all the additional police, sanitation and traffic enforcement officers used in connection with Occupy DC cost the District? Almost $1 million, so far. more ›

The Saturday Morning Post

The Saturday Morning Post

Good morning, Washington. Expect beautiful autumn weather today, with plenty of sunshine and cool temperatures. With winter’s chill lurking just over the horizon, we’re compelled to enjoy these fleeting mild days. more ›

Artistic Bike Racks Pop Up Throughout D.C.

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As more and more people in the District ride their bikes to work, there has been a small but growing move towards creating and installing creative and neighborhood-defining bike racks. more ›

They Are Fully Bonded and Licensed By The City

They Are Fully Bonded and Licensed By The City

Sure, we know it's sunny outside right now. But, according to reliable reports, certain areas of the Washington metro region may in be store for a rare October Class 3 Killstorm this weekend. more ›

All Our Bridges Are Falling Apart (But They're Working On It)

All Our Bridges Are Falling Apart (But They're Working On It)

If your commute includes crossing over a river or gap around Washington, there were certainly some concerning headlines to be read this morning. more ›

Key Bridge Welcome Sign Vandalized Again

   

A new sign on the Key Bridge welcoming drivers to the District was vandalized over the weekend, treating commuters to an anti-war message this morning. more ›

Arlington Approves Capital Bikeshare Expansion

Arlington Approves Capital Bikeshare Expansion

Capital Bikeshare marches on with its expansion across the D.C.-area with today's expected approval to expand its presence in Arlington County. The plan, approved by The Arlington County Board, calls for 30 new stations and 190 bikes at the cost of $1.2 million in federal grant funds. The new stations are planned to be in place by next summer, just in time for biking weather. more ›

Georgia Avenue Streetcar May Move Up on List

Georgia Avenue Streetcar May Move Up on List

The City Paper reports on a development that will fascinate both homeowners along Georgia Avenue and streetcar-watchers across the city -- the planned redevelopment of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center might push plans for a streetcar up the commercial corridor higher on the city's list of priorities. more ›

Welcome to the 'Welcome to Washington, D.C.' Sign

Welcome to the 'Welcome to Washington, D.C.' Sign

For years the crossing the Key Bridge northbound had been a relatively understated affair -- at no point were you welcomed to the District, as you would be coming into the city from a number of other directions. (Or as you're welcomed to Virginia crossing southbound.) more ›

Blame Game: Who Cut Streetcars From The 11th Street Bridge?

Blame Game: Who Cut Streetcars From The 11th Street Bridge?

Yesterday, Greater Greater Washington reported a streetcar bombshell: the 11th Street Bridge, currently undergoing an extensive $300 million renovation, would not feature local streetcar tracks as previously planned. So who's to blame? more ›

Ditch the Quarters, D.C.

Ditch the Quarters, D.C.

Join the parking revolution, people -- everyone is paying by phone these days. more ›

War on Drivers Escalates: Capital Bikeshare to Expand

War on Drivers Escalates: Capital Bikeshare to Expand

During yesterday's one-year birthday party for Capital Bikeshare, Terry Bellamy, the director of the D.C. Department of Transportation, had big news -- 50 more stations and 500 more bikes will be added to the system in early 2012. more ›

Capital Bikeshare Marks First Birthday With One Millionth Ride

Capital Bikeshare Marks First Birthday With One Millionth Ride

On this day last year, District officials launched Capital Bikeshare, an initiative premised on an elementary concept -- people sharing bikes. more ›

Columbus Circle/Plaza Rehabilitation Begins Monday

Columbus Circle/Plaza Rehabilitation Begins Monday

Huzzah! Work to rehabilitate Columbus Plaza, which has been called "the city's most embarrassingly neglected public space," is scheduled to finally begin on Monday. more ›

Report: Bikeshare Coming to the National Mall, Possibly "Early Next Year"

Report: Bikeshare Coming to the National Mall, Possibly "Early Next Year"

It appears as if the National Park Service has backtracked on previous statements that the installation of a Capital Bikeshare station located on the National Mall would "destroy the nature" of America's backyard. more ›

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