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Jul 10, 2023

Will Metro Go Ahead With Its Biggest Rail Expansion Since The Silver Line?

Metro is weighing a handful of options that include turning the Blue Line into a loop, and finally putting a station in Georgetown.

Mar 13, 2023

Old Ebbitt Grill Will Get A Suburban Spinoff In Reston, With More Locations On The Way

Clyde’s Restaurant Group is launching Ebbitt House, which it hopes to bring to multiple locations around the D.C. region.

Nov 15, 2022

Excitement And Jubilation As Metro Opens The Silver Line Extension To Dulles

The day included a special ride for contest winners and four ribbon cuttings along the new 11.5-mile line.

Nov 14, 2022

All Of Your Silver Line Questions, Answered

The Silver Line is opening at the tail end of the pandemic — an odd time for public transit. More people are working from home than ever. Ridership is down more than 50% but slowly rebounding.

Nov 14, 2022

Meet Five People Who Could Ride The Silver Line Extension

We heard excitement and concerns about the accessibility and feasibility of riding Metro’s Silver Line extension.

Nov 11, 2022

Here’s How The 20-Year Development Of The Silver Line Changed Northern Virginia

Take a look at satellite images around the six stations to see how development has grown.

Nov 10, 2022

Loudoun County Transit Workers Authorize Strike That Would Potentially Impact New Silver Line Access

Union members at Loudoun County Transit say the private contractor that employs them hasn’t adequately staffed in preparation for the opening of the Silver Line.

Nov 04, 2022

It Doesn’t Just Go To Dulles: 7 Day Trips You Can Take Along Metro’s Expanded Silver Line

Looking for a getaway from D.C. by train? The newly-opened section of Metro’s Silver Line has options for adventure seekers, beer lovers, and those who love the outdoors.

Nov 01, 2022

Metro Explores Silver Line ‘Express’ Train That Saves 6 Minutes

Metro says having some trains skipping a few stations may value, but there’s more analysis to be done.

Oct 31, 2022

Metro Says It Will Open Silver Line Extension On November 15

The project has been delayed four years and came in way over budget.

 
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