DC Metro-Filter: Last night I witnessed a strange stop in the metro system: a car with blackened windows pulled up to the edge of the platform, a guard with a shotgun got out, and some more guys wheeled a cart into the train while another one was removed. What was it? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Sep 1, 2009 - 2 answers

What activities do you recommend near less-frequented DC metro stops? [more inside]
posted by Amy Phillips on Jun 4, 2009 - 27 answers

What would be the best way to live in DC yet work in Germantown, MD? [more inside]
posted by Loto on Apr 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I park my car near a DC metro stop for the next few days? [more inside]
posted by medpt on Oct 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Where should I live in Arlington, VA? I want to live on the orange line metro. I'm 23 and single and I want to be as close to the action as possible. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Sep 19, 2008 - 27 answers

Help! I need a hand finding an apartment in DC for 3 people all about to commute in different directions. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Sep 3, 2008 - 17 answers

How are the distances between stations on the DC Metro website calculated? They do not appear to be tunnel, walking/driving, or even straight-line (great circle) distances. [more inside]
posted by thrako on Jul 6, 2008 - 3 answers

Help advise me on my work commute to Georgetown U from McLean,Va (I'm not close to metro). [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow on Feb 14, 2008 - 16 answers

Any secret search engines or sites for finding rental houses in the DC metro region? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on May 17, 2007 - 7 answers

What is this thing? [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape on Jan 4, 2007 - 12 answers

DC dentist recommendation? [more inside]
posted by dcjd on Jan 2, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there a geographically accurate map of the DC metro system? Like this London tube map?
posted by phrontist on Dec 28, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm seeking opinions... What is the best place to live if you're commuting to the Union Station area of Washington, DC? I'm open to anything, but, I need to buy a relatively affordable house. Also, my Mom lives in Frederick, my Dad lives in Baltimore, and my brother-in-law lives on Capitol Hill. It would be nice to be somewhat central to all of them. For a bonus point: Are there any towns that are simply so great (have a great downtown/restaurants, etc...) they are worth consideration regardless of these other factors?
posted by Shanachie on Nov 8, 2006 - 25 answers

Best way to get from BWI to a hotel in Arlington that is on the orange line? [more inside]
posted by wearyaswater on Sep 14, 2006 - 8 answers

New to DC: Is it safe/smart to park by the Crystal City Metro? [MI] [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Dec 10, 2004 - 14 answers