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DC Tourism Industry Faces 53 Percent Drop Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Tourism in Washington, DC has been dealt a serious blow because of the coronavirus pandemic, as the city is expecting 11 million domestic visitors in 2020.
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Metro Allows Riders to Pay SmarTrip Fare ‘Touch-Free’ via iPhone

Riders have the opportunity to add a Metro SmarTrip card to their iPhone and Apple Watch and pay for bus or train fares “touch-free” as of September 1.
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DC Circulator Service Hours Extended, Mayor Bowser Announces

The operating hours of three DC Circulator bus routes will be extended to 11 pm starting Sunday, August 30, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday.
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Amtrak Investigates Death of Person After Being Hit By Train in DC

Amtrak has launched an investigation into the killing of a person after being hit by Train 174 in Northeast DC on August 25.
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Metro Restores Most Rail and Bus Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Metro has brought back a large portion of its normal schedule as of August 16 with the requirement of wearing face masks and social distancing for riders.
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DC Updates High-Risk Coronavirus States List, Removing Delaware, Ohio, Washington

The District of Columbia updated its list of “high-risk states” for coronavirus on Monday, removing three states and adding five new ones.
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DC Expands ‘Slow Streets’ for Better Social Distancing By September

The DDOT announced that nearly 17 more miles of “slow streets” will be added around the city by September 1 for better social distancing.
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Metro Shuts Down Cleveland Park Station Against Possible Flooding

Metro closed the Cleveland Park Station on Tuesday as a safety precaution because its entrances are located in an area that is prone to flash flooding.
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