GW announces U-Pass pickup dates, locations
Students gain access to free trips on Metrorail and Metrobus starting August 20 and will be able to pick up their U-Pass cards as early as August 18.
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Pedestrian killed on Virginia Avenue identified
The pedestrian who died after being struck by a driver on the 2100 block of Virginia Avenue was identified by the Metropolitan Police Department Thursday.
Pedestrian killed on Virginia Avenue near campus
An MPD spokesperson said the crash took place on the 2100 block of Virginia Avenue, located near the CVS by the southern end of campus.
Lawsuit accused D.C. FEMS of racial, gender discrimination
The firefighters accuse FEMS of being “a hostile work environment for Black women firefighters” by limiting pay increases and promotion opportunities.
D.C. Council to vote on bill to increase biker safety
The D.C. council’s transportation committee approved legislation to improve biker safety that will be on the city council’s agenda next month.
Alumna killed in car crash with congresswoman
Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., was killed in a head-on crash that also killed Emma Thomson, an SMPA alumna, Zachery Potts and the driver of the other car.
Metro to increase service on Blue, Orange and Silver lines
WMATA said in a press release Thursday that the Blue, Orange and Silver lines will have train arrivals every 15 minutes on weekdays by August 1.
Randy Clarke starts as new Metro general manager
The new Metro general manager Randy Clarke started in his role amidst a challenging spring on Monday.
D.C. activates heat emergency plan
D.C. residents could face their first 100 degree day in over six years as much of the United States continues to battle a historic heat wave.
ANC demands DDOT respond to Foggy Bottom traffic death
After a fatal traffic collision in Foggy Bottom Wednesday, the ANC demanded that DDOT answer to its failed prevention.