Arlington’s historic fire station to be rebuilt where it has been for 98 years; Metro’s website gets a makeover; SafeTrack 5, Episode 1: Some new tips for riders; Loudoun County crime watch; Metro moving forward with plan to use Uber, Lyft for paratransit services; Not only are Washington rents expensive — they’ve risen faster than anywhere else; If you forget to say ‘please’ while ordering coffee, this Virginia cafe will charge you extra;
 
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Arlington’s historic fire station to be rebuilt where it has been for 98 years
County Board also agrees to allow federal explosion-detection sensors.
Metro’s website gets a makeover
A beta version of the extensively revamped transit website is visible for your testing.
 
SafeTrack 5, Episode 1: Some new tips for riders
Despite the similarities to the first maintenance disruption, riders still need help with directions.
 
Loudoun County crime watch
Reports from the sheriff’s office and the Leesburg, Middleburg and Purcellville police.
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Metro moving forward with plan to use Uber, Lyft for paratransit services
This fall Metro will officially open the bidding process for contractors to provide an alternative to MetroAccess, its door-to-door service for the elderly and people with disabilities.
 
Not only are Washington rents expensive — they’ve risen faster than anywhere else
While rents have increased by 86 percent since 1980, income for renters has gone up just 33 percent.
 
If you forget to say ‘please’ while ordering coffee, this Virginia cafe will charge you extra
The sign, which is intended more as a friendly scare tactic than anything, else appears to be working.
 
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