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Metro Smartrip Cards From Before 2012 to Be Obsolete Soon

WMATA is upgrading its fare payment system, which means SmarTrip cards issued prior to 2012 will stop working due to their old technology.

DC Water Receives $156 Million Loan for Critical Infrastructure Repairs

DC Water is set to get a federal loan of $156 million to improve the water and sewer infrastructure around the city.

District Gets First National World War I Memorial Near White House

Washington DC is now home to its first national memorial dedicated to World War I (WWI), with Friday's unveiling on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Students With Disabilities in DC Jail Sue School System for Lack of Virtual Classes

Several civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) on behalf of two disabled students in DC jail.

Walk-Up Vaccination Sites to Open for District Residents 65 and Older

DC announced that residents ages 65 and older will be able to get COVID-19 vaccination without scheduling an appointment at walk-up sites.

Howard University Gets $1.59 Million Grant for Vaccination Work via Mobile Units

Howard University College of Medicine has received a total of $1.59 million to fund its efforts to produce mobile vaccination units.

DC Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Rare Blood Clots

DC Health has urged vaccine providers around the city to suspend releasing appointments for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Officer William ‘Billy’ Evans Killed in Line of Duty Honored at US Capitol

US Capitol Police Officer William Evans lay in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda as President Joe Biden and lawmakers paid their respects.