No longer will we hear the sweet sounds of bluegrass (see above video) as we stroll down King Street (not to mention the great food). Old Town Alexandria Patch explains.
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Need Parking In Alexandria? There’s An App For That (Video)
As discussed in the previous post, we have recently updated the parking map on our website with a map that uses technology in real-time to tell you where there is available parking. Information that you can get right on your phone. Above is a video report of the new app from WJLA.
The Cicadas Are Coming! (Video)
If you thought you’d seen the last of these pesky little creatures for a while guess again. After the Brood X invasion of 2004, the Brood II set of Cicadas are primed to be here starting in mid-May.
Just some news you can use in case it gets loud around Carlyle this summer.
Meet The ‘Voice of the Inauguration Parade’ (Video)
The man announcing President Barack Obama’s Inauguration parade is so excited about the opportunity, he says he’d pay for the honor. But it’s far from Charlie Brotman’s first time on the big stage. News4′s Barbara Harrison takes a look at Charlie Brotman’s treasure trove of memorabilia dating back six decades.
How To Ride Metro On Inauguration Day (Video)
Metro released a five-minute video to help visitors navigate the system on Inauguration Day. The video, below, will be promoted through MetroAlerts emails, social media and through Metro’s external partners.
For additional Inauguration travel information, customers are encouraged to pick up a copy of Metro’s Official Inauguration Rider Guide at any Metrorail station or visit wmata.com/inauguration.
Happy Winter Solstice 2012! (Video)
There’s no better way to celebrate the Winter Solstice than with a performance of ‘The Christmas Revels.’ It’s run is finished for this year but, don’t miss it next year! As VOA’s Julie Taboh reports in the video above, as the days grow darker across the Northern Hemisphere, people look for ways to brighten the [...]
Metrorail Unveils New 7000 Series Car (Video)
Metro unveiled its next generation of rail cars Wednesday, offering a first look at how one-third of its fleet will one day look.
The life-size 7000-series model was shipped from Japan, where it was made by Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. Some 428 cars just like it will be manufactured in Nebraska starting this winter.
The new cars feature lots of new technology, including video screens and electronic signs showing where the train is along the line. The stainless-steel body is filled with blue hues and new graphics.
