On Sunday April 23, starting at 8:30 a.m., the Metro Transit Police and District of Columbia emergency responders will carry out a full response drill. The drill will take place between Navy Yard and Anacostia stations. Although Navy Yard metro will remain open, the Half street entrance will be closed during the event, which is […]
Are you a bus or rail commuter? Would you like to have a say in how Metro is run? Why not become part of the all-volunteer Riders’ Advisory Council? From the WMATA press release: The 21-member Council includes six individuals from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, two at-large members, and the head of the […]
When the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority outlined its new safety measures last week, I shook my head in puzzlement. Number three on the list is to set a schedule for three years for emergency quarterly drills. Drills are important because they help first responders and law enforcement officials identify gaps before an incident occurs. […]
Carol Inman Glover’s life was celebrated January 19, as over 600 people came together at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, 525 A Street NE, the Washington Post reported. Ms. Glover was a resident of Alexandria. Her brother, Melvin Inman, owns Market Poultry at Eastern Market, according to the Hill Rag online. Ms. Inman was trapped along […]
Glad to see the Irish are taking public transportation. The really good news is that ShamrockFest is not until March 22nd. Make your plans to clear out or defend your castle (ok, just your yard) if you live near RFK. Share your shots of green (beer, dogs, kids, eggs, plants, etc) with us here at […]