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Mar 23, 2023

Metro’s Yellow Line Will End At Mt. Vernon Square Starting In May; MetroAccess Fares Capped At $4

The turnback has been unpopular with residents who live in D.C. and Prince George’s County.

Oct 23, 2020

First Look: Persian Restaurant Rumi’s Kitchen Offers Up Kebabs And Mannequin Diners

“I didn’t invent Persian food, but took it apart and put it back together,” the restaurant’s owner, Ali Mesghali, says.

Sep 30, 2019

D.C. Is Getting Another Food Hall, This Time In Mount Vernon Square

Feria Food Hall is joining a development called Anthem Row on K Street NW between 7th and 8th streets.

Jun 17, 2016

Video: Car Fire Near Mount Vernon Square

The victims sustained minor injuries.

Mar 28, 2016

The Nuclear Non-Options: Security Summit Will Cause A ‘Tough Traffic Day’

“There are no credible or specific threats directed towards the city or the event at this time.”

May 02, 2014

No Injuries Reported As Buildings Collapse In Mt. Vernon Square

Police say one building fully collapsed and at least three others partially collapsed for unknown reasons this afternoon.

Sep 23, 2013

International Spy Museum Will Move to Carnegie Library and Become a Non-Profit

The International Spy Museum will move to Carnegie Library as part of a new project to revamp Mount Vernon Square.

Dec 12, 2012

Ridiculous Inauguration Deal of the Day: Mount Vernon Square Penthouse Edition

Today’s ridiculous inauguration deal: A three-bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon Square that can be yours for $6,500 a night.

Oct 16, 2007

Wheel Maintenance to Blame for Metro Derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board released its findings this afternoon from an investigation into the January derailment of a Green line train near the Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center stop. The accident, in which the fifth car of a six-car train jumped the rails and hit a wall in the tunnel, injured 20 people and left around 60 passengers stranded in the tunnel for nearly 45 minutes. The Associated Press has the first word on the…

Sep 18, 2007

Morning Roundup: A Different Kind of Fun Edition

Good morning, Washington. For the first time in almost 30 years, the Senate will take up a measure considering D.C. voting rights this afternoon, though as we explained yesterday, today’s action is really just a vote to consider giving us the vote in the House, not the actual vote to give us the vote. Mayor Adrian Fenty, who will take public transportation all day today in honor of Car Free D.C. Day, announced he will…

 
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