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Metro to Get New Escalators at 32 Stations as Part of $179 Million Project

A new contract awarded to KONE by WMATA will provide the installation of heavy duty, transit grade escalators at 32 Metro stations.

DC Revamps COVID-19 Vaccine Application Process for More Fair Distribution

The District is introducing changes to its procedure for registering to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to distribute the shots equitably.

Metrorail Service Changes Start February 15 as Part of Budget Affected by Covid-19

Metro's changes to its Metrorail service that result from the coronavirus pandemic are taking effect beginning February 15.

DC to Distribute Second Round of PPE Care Packages to Local Businesses

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a second round of personal protective equipment (PPE) care packages that will be provided to businesses.

Bowser, Other Leaders Ask Federal Govt’s Help in Vaccination of Local Federal Workers

DC Mayor Bowser and the governors of Maryland and Virginia asked the federal government to directly supply and distribute COVID-19 vaccines to federal workers in the region.

UK and S. African Coronavirus Variants Found in DC, Says Health Director

DC Health announced that variants of the coronavirus that first surfaced in South Africa and the UK have been detected in the city.

Vaccine Appointments Start for Child Care Providers, Charter School Teachers

DC opened COVID-19 vaccine appointments every Monday for employees of licensed child care providers, independent and charter schools.

DC to Get $1.08 Million From McKinsey Settlement in Opioid Crisis Case

The District will receive $1.08 million to curb the opioid epidemic as part of a settlement with McKinsey over its role in the opioid crisis.