For decades, the Washington-area economy has been considered “recession-proof” due to the size and scope of the federal workforce in and around the District of Columbia. But multiple economic ...

Metro announced that in 2025 total ridership increased to 265.7 million trips, combining both trains and buses.

(CNN) — Here’s a look at Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the ...

Public safety and access to opportunities remain a top priority in Washington, D.C., as the city prepares for a shift in MPD ...

Metro’s impact on nearby land values is roughly $30 billion, per a report from ATU Local 689. Taxing the region’s land, rather than improvements to it, could sustainably and fairly support WMATA.

This year promises steady increases in pay and hiring at nonprofits in the New York and Washington metropolitan areas, according to a pair of new surveys. The uptick in raises and jobs signals a ...

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced its new 8000-series train car designs Aug. 26, which will launch in 2027. On Aug. 26, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit ...

For residents of the Washington metro area including Virginia's Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun Counties, the majority of their water supply comes from one place – the Potomac River. A recent study by ...

While the Washington Commanders NFL team is slated to return to the site of its former Washington, D.C., home in 2030, questions remain how the District of Columbia will cover the cost of and complete ...

Information on the List was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia, metropolitan statistical ...

From DeMatha icons to All-Met stars and NBA greats, the 2025 Hall of Fame class celebrated generations of D.C.-area basketball excellence during a ceremony at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda ...