Commemorative Trump transit cards released by DC Metro ahead of inauguration
As Americans flock to the nation's capital for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has released a special public transit card to commemorate the event. The Inaugural SmarTrip Card is a reloadable fare card that can hold up to $300 in stored value on public transportation within the city, according […]
Deadly California wildfires devastate Los Angeles metro as extreme fire danger, 50 MPH+ winds fuel flames
The deadly wildfires sweeping Southern California continued to remain extremely volatile Thursday, marking the third frightening day of severe fire weather threats across much of Los Angeles County. The full-scale attack of the inferno, driven by once hurricane-force winds, sparked five major fires across the region, burning more than 29,000 acres of land. More than […]
Islanders enter holiday break in Metro basement after dud against lowly Sabres
Despite the Islanders' best showing just two days ago, here comes the thump that served as the metronome for the first 35 games of the season. When there were signs that the Islanders were turning a corner, when they played their best game of the season, when they were healthy, when the Rangers might be […]
‘A blend of ancient and modern’: inside Thessaloniki’s new €3bn metro system | Greece
IIt caused untold chaos, decades of confusion, and sparked controversy and despair among historians and archaeologists. But at noon on Saturday, the long-awaited opening of the metro will open Thessaloniki's antique-rich underground world to a world of driverless trains and high-tech automation. The excitement on the streets of the northern Greek port city is almost […]
‘Nightmare’: Passenger fatally shot aboard hijacked metro bus in Los Angeles; suspect holds driver at gunpoint
A passenger was shot and killed on a hijacked Metro bus in Los Angeles late Wednesday night after a suspect pointed a gun at the driver and a police chase ensued. Officers began receiving radio calls around 12:45 a.m. about a possible attack with a deadly weapon on a bus near South Los Angeles. KTLA-TV […]
20-something, have a degree and looking for a new job? These are the best metro areas to look in
Some metropolitan areas are significantly better off for recent college graduates than others. New Research Payroll provider ADP asks, “What do you do next after you graduate?” Good question! In the report, the authors look at ADP data covering more than four million people ages 20-29 working for more than 27,000 U.S. employers from January […]
Heavy rain floods roads, cancels flights across NYC metro region
Heavy rains on Sunday night caused train delays, flight cancellations and major hardship for travellers. Powerful thunderstorms ripped through three states, flooding roads, creating long queues at airports and dumping 3 to 5 inches of rain across the region. Shocking footage and images showed cars battling rising waters as city officials sounded alerts across the […]
Heavy rain floods roads, cancels flights across NYC metro region
Heavy rains on Sunday night caused train delays, flight cancellations and major hardship for travellers. Powerful thunderstorms ripped through three states, flooding roads, creating long queues at airports and dumping 3 to 5 inches of rain across the region. Shocking footage and images showed cars battling rising waters as city officials sounded alerts across the […]
Tropical storm Debby passes through metro area, strong winds follow
While the remnants of Debby have finished dumping rain on the Big Apple, forecasters are warning that high winds will still continue across the five boroughs through Saturday. The tropical storm, which triggered tornado and flood warnings in New York City, had nearly passed the capital region by 7:30 p.m., with radar showing its center […]
Police chase bus through metro Atlanta | FOX 5 News
Law enforcement officers chased a Gwinnett County Transit bus from Downtown Atlanta to a Gwinnett County suburb on June 11, … source