Transportation
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Metro Will Be Free After 5 P.M. on July 4: What Alexandria Riders Need to Know
WMATA will offer free Metro rides after 5 p.m. on July 4, including Metro rail, bus and MetroAccess. Here's what…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: VRE Buys Alexandria’s Seminary Yard for $35.8 Million
Virginia Railway Express has acquired Seminary Yard in Alexandria for $35.8 million, turning a former freight yard many locals have…
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DASH Breaks Ground on DMV’s First On-Route Electric Bus Charger
Alexandria, VA — On a rain-soaked Tuesday afternoon June 23, DASH Bus joined city, state, federal, and regional leaders under…
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Over a Thousand Bicyclists Roll Through Alexandria on Bike to Work Day 2026
An abridged version of this story appeared in the June print issue of The Zebra Alexandria, VA – The morning…
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Alexandria Unveils Memorial for 67 Victims of Potomac River Plane Crash
It is our hope that even on the worst day, anytime you sit on these benches and stare at the…
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WMATA Commits to Self-Improvement with App, Website Overhaul
This spring, WMATA is taking customer satisfaction seriously. On May 31, the agency will launch an updated version of its…
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Alexandria Repaving Update for April 27–May 1
– The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) continues its ongoing efforts to maintain and improve…
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PNC Alexandria Half Marathon Returns April 26 with Road Closures
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon returns next weekend, bringing runners through Old Town and along the George Washington…
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Alexandria Traffic Signal Upgrades Underway on Duke Street
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The City of Alexandria’s Adaptive Signal Control Cabinet Upgrade project is advancing this week, with key work…
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Alexandria Rings in New Year with First Night Alexandria
As the hours and minutes tick away today, marching towards New Year’s Eve, Alexandria is gearing up for one of…
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