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Metro board member Catherine Hudgins speaks during a Sept. 12 news conference at the Vienna/Fairfax GMU train station about travel alternatives in Fairfax County, Virginia, for when the transit agency's maintenance overhaul begins three days later. Photo by William J. Ford

Largest Phase of Metro Maintenance Project Set to Begin

by William J. Ford September 12, 2016October 30, 2020

MenzFit is an educational organization that helps low-income men in D.C. and Philadelphia achieve long-term, gainful employment. (Courtesy of Menzfit.org)

Payday-Loan Company Donates Cash to Help Low-Income Men

by WI Guest Author September 9, 2016October 30, 2020

Metro riders can expect longer commute times. Photo by Roy Lewis

Metro Officials Split on Late-Night Service Plan

by William J. Ford September 8, 2016October 30, 2020

Passengers prepare to board a Blue Line train at the Van Dorn Street station in Alexandria, Virginia, on Aug. 28 as the eighth phase of Metro's SafeTrack maintenance project continues. Photo by William J. Ford

Metro’s Quarterly Report Card Better, But Still Room for Improvement

by William J. Ford September 7, 2016October 30, 2020

From left: Arthur Espinoza, director of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Angie Gates, director of the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment, and Deputy Mayor Brian Kenner pose during the kickoff event for 202Creates. (Courtesy of dc.gov)

202Creates Launches Monthlong Celebration

by WI Webstaff September 7, 2016October 30, 2020

Nofisat Bakare of Bowie, Maryland, and family enjoy a cup of lemonade at Alex's Lemonade Stand hosted by Westin Washington National Harbor staff on Labor Day. Photo by Patricia Little

National Harbor Generates Support for Childhood Cancer

by Lauren M. Poteat September 7, 2016October 30, 2020

Dominique Graham talks with Donovan (right), owner of Sandovan Restaurant & Lounge, about his health and fitness industry film "Champ Time: The Come Up Documentary" during a premiere party for the film at the restaurant in northwest D.C. on Sept. 3. Photo by Roy Lewis

D.C. Talent Leads Athletic Opportunities for Youth

by Lauren M. Poteat September 7, 2016October 30, 2020

Sophie Ford, executive director of the Family Crisis Center of Prince George's County, talks about some of the center's programs during a March 23 interview at her Brentwood office. The center will celebrate 35 years during an Oct. 21 gala. PHOTO BY WILLIAM J. FORD

Shelter for Domestic-Violence Victims Celebrates 35 Years

by WI Webstaff September 7, 2016October 30, 2020

The Social Security Administration's Woodlawn, Md., headquarters (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Social Security Extends Online Card Replacement to Md. Residents

by WI Webstaff September 6, 2016October 30, 2020

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Md. Officials Push Metro to Restore Late-Night Train Service

by WI Webstaff September 2, 2016October 30, 2020