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All D.C. Metro riders will be required to purchase SmarTrip cards.

Metro Phases Out Paper Farecards

By Suzanne Monyak May 31, 2014

The D.C. Metro board approved a decision on May 22 to eliminate the use of paper tickets, instead requiring all metro users to purchase SmarTrip cards. The change will occur over the next 18 months. “The...

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Tenleytown-AU

By Allison Hillsbery February 7, 2014

With an eclectic mix of shops and unusual businesses that surround American University, Tenleytown is one of the more interesting places to visit in D.C. It’s a friendly, fun and laid-back neighborhood...

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Woodley Park

By Julia McCrimlisk February 7, 2014

This stop will drop you off near Adams Morgan, which is well-known for its nightlife and bar scene. However, the area features everything from decadent bakeries to rowdy bars to authentic Indian eateries....

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Virginia Square-GMU

By Nicole Jarvis February 7, 2014

Virginia Square, a neighborhood in Arlington, Va., is home to the Arlington Arts Center, which presents contemporary works from upcoming artists and cutting-edge installation pieces. The area offers an...

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Crystal City

By Charlotte Glasser February 7, 2014

Crystal City is a unique stop on the Metro because a large part of its urban area is underground. Aside from the dramatic views of D.C., the shopping and dining options are worth a visit.   King...

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Columbia Heights

By Alicia Kaneb February 7, 2014

Also located in the Northwest quadrant of the District, Columbia Heights is considered to be D.C.’s most ethnically and economically diverse neighborhood. Take a trip to one of the its main attractions...

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Waterfront

By Emily Troisi February 7, 2014

Recently renovated to be a D.C. destination, the Waterfront in the southwest quadrant is far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life in the center of the city. Close to Fort McNair, a United States...

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Rosslyn

By Yiwen Hu February 7, 2014

Rosslyn is a familiar area for most Georgetown students, but many might not know the delicious treasures hidden between its skyscrapers and beyond the GUTS bus stop.   Choupi 1218 19th St....

Metro, MARC to Expand

By Suzanne Monyak January 28, 2014

New changes to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will give Georgetown students increasing access to nearby Baltimore and Northern Virginia, albeit for an increased fee compared to current...

No Pants Metro Ride: SUCCESS.

No Pants Metro Ride: SUCCESS.

By KP and KP January 14, 2014

Earlier this week, we let you know that the D.C. No Pants Metro Ride was slated to bring underwear to the underground. This Sunday, the event went off as planned, and while looking at its recap on DCist,...

No Pants Metro Ride 2014

No Pants Metro Ride 2014

By Francisca Johanek and Francisca Johanek January 11, 2014

If anyone plans on taking the Metro tomorrow, do not be surprised if you see something missing. Specifically, a lot of passengers’ pants. Yes, Georgetown, the annual No Pants Metro Ride has returned....

ANC Accelerates Plans for Metro

By Molly Simio December 5, 2013

A Metro stop in Georgetown is one step closer to reality after the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E passed a unanimous vote in favor of accelerated planning and funding for the stop Monday. According...

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