Reagan National Airport sets passenger record
Air traffic at Reagan National Airport grew to record levels last year, serving 18.8 million passengers, according to figures released Tuesday by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
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VDOT seeks to ease Beltway delays at I-66
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to restore the second lane from the Beltway outer loop to I-66 West.
Virginia Railway Express sets hearings on proposed fare increase
The VRE budget for fiscal 2013 calls for an average hike of 3 percent.
VDOT seeks to ease Beltway delays at I-66
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to restore the second lane from the Beltway outer loop to I-66 West.
495 Express Lanes project closing Route 7 ramp
On Friday, the Virginia Department of Transportation plans to close the right-side ramp from eastbound Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) to the Capital Beltway’s inner loop and turn on a new traffic signal.
Help Metro name some stations
Metro and Fairfax County are asking the public to help name the new stations that will be part of the Silver Line.
RT @DCPoliceDept: Update-WB 600 Maine Ave SW 2 LNS remain blkd/as DC water make repairs/use 3rd St, 6th St & I St as alt rtes/7066
RT @VaRailXpress: Train 331 will likely be 10 min late due to congestion caused by earlier switch problems south of Alexandria. #VRE
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Photo Galleries
Abortion limits in Virginia
A bill that would require women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion has stirred up a fight.
Sympathy follows a mosque attack in Virginia
The minaret of a Chantilly mosque had just been erected when vandals struck, setting off an unusual course of events.
D.C. dining east of the Anacostia River
Although some think it will change soon, hungry D.C. residents east of the river have few options that aren’t fast food or carry-out. Officials know of only six restaurants with wait service for the area’s 140,000 residents.
A mighty wind power coalition
An unusually broad array of advocates in Maryland is pushing for offshore wind farms.
Md. pastors address same-sex marriage vote
A church community reflects the split on same-sex marriage.
Justice comes late for family
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