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Metro to reopen 15 stations, reallocate bus service to address crowding, starting Sunday, June 28

June 22, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Washington DC Metro

The following is a June 22, 2020 press release from Metro: Metro today announced that 15 rail stations that had been closed as part of the transit agency’s Covid-19 response will reopen on Sunday, June 28. In addition, beginning Monday, June 29, buses will be added to the system’s 14 busiest bus lines to provide […]

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Metro Advisory: Green/Yellow Lines: Plan for 24/7 Trackwork (Buses Replace Trains) in June & July 2020

June 12, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Washington DC Metro

The following is a News Advisory from Metro: Advisory Effective: 6/7/20 – 7/30/20 Yellow and Green line customers should allow additional travel time through mid-July as Metro performs around-the-clock track work along segments of these lines, including 7-14 day closures of selected stations. When is this happening? The work starts June 8 with a 3-week […]

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Washington DC Metro Weekend Service Information for April 18-19, 2020

April 17, 2020 by The District 2 Comments

Washington DC Metro

Washington, DC Metro track work information is available to help visitors and riders plan ahead for weekend travel changes. Metro is investing in the reconstruction of its Metrorail system, and track work is expected on most weekends. Weekly updates are provided to inform travelers which lines are affected. This is a weekly press release provided […]

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Weekend: Metro to again run limited bus, rail service for essential travel only

April 2, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Washington DC Metro

April 2, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: As it has the past two weekends, Metro will operate significantly reduced rail and bus service on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, maintaining a core network of 27 “lifeline” bus routes and providing twice-hourly rail service on all lines for the region’s […]

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National Cherry Blossom Festival Now Coming to You Virtually

March 26, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

washington dc cherry blossoms

The following is a press release from the National Cherry Blossom Festival dated March 25, 2020: Washington, D.C. – The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced today the launch of its new virtual Festival experience accessible from the Festival website nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. Festival President and CEO Diana Mayhew said, “This new online experience brings the Festival to you and […]

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Metro to Close Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery Stations to Prevent Cherry Blossom Travel

March 19, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Metro Cherry Blossoms

March 19, 2020 The following is a press release from Metro: Metro today announced the closures of Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery stations, effective 5 p.m. today, to discourage the use of Metrorail for recreational visits to view the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin. Metro is open for ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY to maintain regional mobility for hospital staff, government officials, and […]

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(Updated) National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Changes to Festival Events Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 13, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Washington DC cherry blossom festival

March 13, 2020The following is a press release from the National Cherry Blossom Festival: Washington, D.C. – The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced today that based on an abundance of caution it will cancel the 2020 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC and Petalpalooza® presented by Chase. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the fourteen (14) high […]

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Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo To Close March 14, 2020

March 12, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall in Washington, DC

March 12, 2020 The following is a press release from the Smithsonian Institution: As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and in New York City, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, March 14. The health and safety of […]

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Airport, Metro, and Amtrak Travel Information Concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

March 11, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Washington DC Metro

Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are providing the following links to Metro, Amtrak and the three local airports’ responses to the virus. Please check these links for current updates and information. Metro:Metro takes additional steps, coordinates with public health authorities on COVID-19 Amtrak:Amtrak Coronavirus Update Reagan National Airport:Reagan National Airport […]

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National Cathedral to Close for Two Weeks to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19

March 11, 2020 by The District Leave a Comment

Washington National Cathedral

The following is a press release from the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, dated March 11, 2020. Dear friends, As you may have heard, today Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde directed that all parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington suspend worship services and normal parish operations for two weeks as the Washington region grapples with the spread […]

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