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Metro Releases Commemorative SmarTrip Card for MLS All-Star Game

Published July 13, 2023 at 8:35AM

Metro is inviting fans from around the world to ride Metro to see the Major League Soccer All-Star Game. To commemorate the occasion, Metro is releasing a limited-edition MLS All-Star SmarTrip® card, ahead of the big game.

Per Metro: “We’re really excited to welcome MLS Soccer, its players, and fans for the All-Star Game,” said Clarke. “Come on out to root for the All-Star festivities and cheer on the best of MLS against as they take on the Premier League’s Arsenal FC and take in the All-Star festivities. It’s a quick and easy ride away on Metro without all the hassle of traffic and parking.”

Unhealthy Code Orange air forecast for July 12 for DMV

By MCS Staff

Published July 11, 2023 at 8:26PM

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast Code Orange air quality for sensitive groups for the metropolitan Washington region tomorrow, Wednesday, July 12, due to ground-level ozone pollution (not Canada wildfire smoke). The Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and people with heart or lung disease. COG advises the following health precautions:

Residents can check current air quality conditions on COG’s website or the Clean Air Partners website. On unhealthy air days, COG advises the following actions to improve the air:

Centralized Pay Stations and ParkMobile Now Available at Metro Parking Areas

By MCS Staff

Published July 10, 2023 at 7:24AM

No more searching for spare change to pay at Metro parking meters. New centralized pay stations and ParkMobile are now available at all of Metro’s 63 Kiss & Ride and hourly lots and on-street parking spaces, expanding the ways customers can pay.

Per WMATA: Metro’s Park & Ride facilities make it easy for customers to travel to work, school, or other activities. You can park your car and ride without the hefty parking fees. On weekends, all Metro owned parking facilities are free and with a $2 weekend flat fare for any one-way trip, using Metro is an even better bargain.

Greco, a Fast-Casual Greek Restaurant with Locations in Boston, is Coming to DC

By MCS Staff

Published July 10, 2023 at 7:09AM

Greco, a Boston area fast-casual restaurant that offers Greek cuisine, is coming to DC. According to PoPville, the restaurant will be moving in to the old &Pizza space at 1335 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Greco has been referred to by Boston Magazine as “one of the best fast-casual restaurants in Boston, period.”

Greco boasts, “There’s the American version of Greek food—then there’s true blue GRECO. Start with a classic gyro with your choice of fillings and sauces. Add a delicious side of Greek salad or zucchini crisps. And finish off your meal with legendary loukoumades. At our modern eatery, you’ll experience authentic street fare, made with Greek love.” The restaurant offers a variety of pitas, plates, salads, bowls, souvlaki, platters, and more. The full menu can be seen here.

Metro Sees Highest Ridership Since 2015 on Independence Day

By MCS Staff

Published July 8, 2023 at 11:31AM

Metrorail celebrated the Independence Day holiday with preliminary ridership topping 410,000, a level not seen since 2015. With fare-free service after 5 p.m. and a boost in service to accommodate the influx of customers, rail ridership was up 61 percent over last year.

Per WMATA: The fireworks on the National Mall, A Capitol Fourth Concert, and other holiday festivities, along with fans attending the Nationals game helped drive ridership. “We are proud to connect the region and to have brought people together to celebrate America’s birthday. We hope many of those that experienced a safe and reliable Metro yesterday will use trains and buses for their future non-holiday travel needs,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “I want to commend our staff who gave up their holiday to provide fantastic service so our customers could celebrate July 4th stress free. I’m proud and thankful for their dedication to serving our community and country.”

Sheetz Drops Price of Gas to 1.776 per Gallon For July 4th

By MCS Staff

Published July 4, 2023 at 10:00AM

Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic gas station and convenience chain with an upcoming location in Gaithersburg and an additional Gaithersburg location likely coming soon, announced it will celebrate Independence Day by reducing its gas prices to $1.776 a gallon. This reduced pricing commemorates the year when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

This limited time promotion began at 12:01am on July 4th and will last all day, or while promotional gallons last. The discounted price will apply to regular, E85 (flex fuel), Unleaded 88, mid-grade and premium fuel grades at all of Sheetz 675+ locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. It will not apply to any diesel or Ethanol Free (E0) fuel offerings.

Code Orange Air Forecast For July 4-6 for D.C. Region

By MCS Staff

Published July 3, 2023 at 8:52PM

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast Code Orange air quality for the metropolitan Washington region tomorrow: Tuesday, July 4 through Thursday, July 6. On Tuesday, Fourth of July fireworks are expected to contribute to increased levels of fine particle pollution. On Wednesday and Thursday, a different pollutant, ground-level ozone, is expected to cause the unhealthy air quality. The Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and people with heart or lung disease. COG advises the following health precautions:

Residents can check current air quality conditions on COG’s website or the Clean Air Partners website. On unhealthy air days, COG advises the following actions to improve the air:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 10pm; “Wind & Hail Are Primary Threats Along With An Isolated Tornado”

By MCS Staff

Published July 3, 2023 at 5:15PM

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10pm for all locations along & east of I-81 (including all of Montgomery County). According to the National Weather Service this afternoon, “Wind & hail are the primary threats along with an isolated tornado. Mariners on the bay & tidal Potomac beware as these storms push east over the next 2-4 hours.”

Earlier today the National Weather Service stated, “Numerous showers and thunderstorms today, with some becoming severe, mainly along and east of the Blue Ridge. Damaging winds and large hail are possible with storms today and an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.”

Free Metro Rides After 5pm on July 4th

By MCS Staff

Published June 29, 2023 at 5:49PM

Per WMATA: This July 4, let Metro get you to and from Independence Day festivities stress and fare-free. Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess will be fare-free on Tuesday, July 4 from 5 p.m. until the system closes, with frequent service to the National Mall and other celebrations across the region.

Beginning at 5 p.m. on July 4, Metrorail faregates will be open, and fare-free signage will be posted throughout the stations and on buses to communicate that customers do not need SmarTrip cards if using Metro after 5 p.m. “The Metro Board of Directors is proud to support our region’s Independence Day celebrations by providing fare-free service for all customers traveling after 5 p.m. on July 4,” said Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg. “The best way to beat traffic and get to barbeques, parades, and fireworks is with Metro, America’s transit system.”

Crimson Coward Announces 25 Upcoming Maryland Locations

By MCS Staff

Published June 29, 2023 at 7:30AM

Crimson Coward, a Nashville hot chicken restaurant founded in the Los Angeles area in 2018, recently opened its first East Coast location a few months ago in Northern Virginia. At that time, the company announced an additional 25 restaurants planned for the D.C. area in NoVa. Now, they plan to add an additional 25 restaurants in Maryland.

QSR reports that “The L.A. hot chicken franchise plans to open 25 locations in Maryland as well as 25 total stores in Virginia.” According to the report, Restaurant Management Group-Mid Atlantic (RMG-MA) will develop, franchise, and support all stores in Maryland and Virginia. Exact locations of the restaurants have likely not been finalized yet, so they are not available at this time.

Code Red Air Quality, Unhealthy for Everyone, Forecasted For DMV (Thursday, June 29th)

By MCS Staff

Published June 28, 2023 at 10:15PM

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Red air day for the metropolitan Washington region on Thursday, June 29. Code Red levels mean the air is unhealthy for everyone. Smoke coming from wildfires in Canada is contributing to the increased levels of fine particle pollution. COG advises the following health precautions:

Residents can check current air quality conditions on COG’s website or the Clean Air Partners website. The U.S Environmental Protection Agency also recommends the following during wildfire events: