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Low-Income Metro Riders to Get Free Trips for Six Months in Pilot Program

Washington, D.C. is planning to pay fares for Metro riders among low-income groups for six months, aiming to determine the effectiveness of subsidies.

Amazon Sells Shirt Confusing DC with Washington State

Amazon had been selling a T-shirt until recently that is depicting the state of Washington as “Washington, D.C.” among its "ugly Christmas" sweater items.

Four Shoppers Food Stores in DC Area to Close, Nine Others Sold

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), owner of Shoppers grocery stores, is closing four spots across the DMV area, and selling 13 others to different chains.

Over 16,000 DC Residents to Lose Food Stamps After New SNAP Requirements

Thousands of low-income people living in the District of Columbia are at risk of having their SNAP benefits cut as per the new federal requirements.

Two Georgetown Stores Raided by Police for Selling Marijuana

D.C. police raided two stores in Northwest Washington’s Georgetown neighborhood on the grounds that they sell marijuana earlier this week.

Climate Advocates, Including Jane Fonda, Shut Down DC Traffic for Hours

Hundreds of climate change activists jammed traffic in downtown Washington, D.C. during morning rush hour on Friday, as they had previously announced.

DC Police to be Obligated to Give Body-Cam Footage to Families of Victims Killed by Officers

Families and relatives of individuals who die as a result of police involvement would be entitled to view footage from body-worn cameras, as per an emergency bill that passed the D.C. Council earlier this week.

DC Climate Activists Plan New Gridlock Protest This Friday

Climate protesters are planning to disrupt morning commutes across Washington, D.C. on December 6, which will be the fourth action of its kind this year.