Despite having failed to get the necessary votes last year, Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) still hopes to pass a bill that would effectively dismantle a gas station monopoly operating in the District. more ›

When it comes to utility rage around these parts, Pepco is the target of a majority of complaints. But perhaps we should be paying a little bit more attention to Washington Gas, if this ABC7 report is any indication. more ›

The District's ability to manage its fleet has taken quite a beating in recent months. But with gas officially breaking the five dollar-ceiling at the notoriously expensive Watergate Exxon station and rental car companies charging customers north of nine bucks a gallon for unleaded, it's refreshing to see there's at least one agency doing something good when it comes to its cars. more ›

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Virginia Railway Express had its busiest month ever in August, hauling an average load of more than 15,000 people per day. It's both a testament to the metro area's thirst for mass transit and a startling turnaround for an agency that was shedding customers left and right as recently as last year. Heck, the system is even looking into possibly expanding its reach. more ›