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Tribute fills Mall with rock, respect
The Concert for Valor began as a somber and stirring tribute to generations of U.S. military veterans, but the three-hour event also was a rollicking showcase for a full panoply of American sound.
Amid Veterans Day observance, Metro hassles mean little
With the Blue Line closed, it was a bit harder to reach Arlington National Cemetery, but riders didn’t complain.
Metro ridership on Veterans Day at about half of normal weekday level
Metro reported about 225,000 trips as of 3 p.m.
Montgomery County libraries now offer practice Maryland driving tests online
Through a partnership with Driving-Tests.org, the Montgomery County library system is making practice driving tests available online.
Va. legislature nixes plan to dip into road funds
A plan to borrow $50 million from the highway fund put 2013 transportation overhaul at risk, critics said.
Can new Congress bail out transportation in five months?
How to pay for roads and transit is a $100 billion question as trust fund revenue continues to dwindle.
BWI, DCA, IAD? Which area airport is your favorite and least favorite to fly from?
For an upcoming story we’d like to hear, which area airport is your favorite, which is your least favorite and why.
Dog on Metro tracks, causes delays. After running onto tracks, pooch is OK
Officials at Metro said the dog got on the tracks near the Deanwood station. He is reportedly ok.
JetBlue unveils aircraft honoring veterans
More than 120 veterans were on board the inaugural flight of the JetBlue plane, which landed at Reagan National Monday morning.
Concert for Valor already closing streets
But most of the closings are set to begin at 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Water main break causes Aspen Hill traffic woes
Water main break is expected to cause traffic problems at an already busy intersection in Aspen Hill.
D.C. rules intended to stop trucks from double-parking on busy streets
Delivery companies say they don’t have enough loading zones, forcing them to block traffic to unload.
Darndest things turn up at Metro’s lost-and-found office
Finders keepers, losers weepers? Workers are prepared to help you track down that needle in a haystack.
The 1,442 items customers lost on the Metro last month
A list of the 1,442 items turned over to Metro’s lost-and-found department in October.
Some early trends of Silver Line users are emerging
The Wiehle Avenue station is popular among the new line’s riders, many of whom are traveling a long way.
Owner of the ‘I66 BLOZ’ license plate explains why
Arlington resident Kyle Clifford gets a lot of attention for his distinctive Virginia tag.
Traffic, transit tips for weekend travel
Here’s your survival guide for getting around sporting events, transit delays and road work.
D.C. bike bill is still alive
D.C. Council committee postpones vote on the bill that would make it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to recover damages.
Veterans Day challenges for commuters, concert-goers
See tips on Concert for Valor street closings in the District and holiday transit schedules.
Packing a gun? TSA’s no fun.
A record number of people carrying guns have been intercepted at airports.
Delays on Metro lines
Riders on Metro’s Green and Yellow lines should expect delays due to an earlier train malfunction.
Service suspended on MARC line
Downed catenary wire is causing MARC train’s Penn line to suspend service. Metro will honor MARC train tickets.
Two Metrobuses collided on North Capitol Street
Five people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
Chevy Chase contributes $25,000 for Purple Line study
Study would look for DNA in Montgomery County seeps, signaling presence of endangered species near proposed rail route
Red Line delays causing crowded platforms during rush hour
Trains were single-tracking between Medical Center and Grosvenor.
Want company this Thanksgiving? Visit an airport
Almost 25 million people are expected to fly somewhere over the holiday period.
Drivers get a rush from text messaging
A shot of dopamine makes people happy when the get or send a message.
D.C. bill would make it easier for cyclists, pedestrians to collect damages
Advocates rallied Thursday morning in support of legislation that would end a contributory negligence system they call “harsh” and “unfair.”
Pepco power outages fixed
More than 1,000 customers of Pepco are without power. Traffic signals were out in some spots.
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Robert is Dr. Gridlock, the Post’s commuting columnist and an authority on all things roads and rails.
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