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Advertisement from the Archdiocese of Washington rejected by the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority.

Metrobus promotes the good stuff at Christmas, but not the birth of Christ

By Grazie Pozo Christie

ACLU, PETA among those suing over rejected DC transit ads

Associated Press

In this photo taken July 25, 2016, Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld walks along a track that's been closed for maintenance while an orange line train rolls along the other track in northern Virginia. (AP Photo/Ben Nuckols) **FILE**

Metro’s grant funding from Feds may be reduced if no safety plan

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 27, 2017 file photo, National Governors Association (NGA) Chairman, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe holds a briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) **FILE**

Terry McAuliffe names Ray LaHood, former Obama transportation secretary, to lead Metro review

By Julia Brouilette - The Washington Times

(Faith E. Pinho / The Washington Times)

Mark Warner grills D.C.’s Metro transit system over cybersecurity, warns of ‘grave’ consequences

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this photo taken March 12, 2015, passengers wait on the platform before boarding a train at the U Street Metro Station in Washington. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Tuesday, May 10, 2016, he seriously considered ordering a shutdown of the entire Washington Metro subway system last week and may still do that if local officials don't follow a Transportation Department safety directive. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

D.C. Metro Sunday closings draw worshipers’ outcry

Catholic News Agency

Metro gag order at odds with law

By Luke Rosiak - The Washington Times

**FILE** A Metrorail train of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Associated Press)

Metro safety officials not informed about system modifications

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times

Metro official in charge of technology steps down

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times

Metro pays driver during 13-year leave

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times

SAFETY LAST? A photograph depicting the June 22, 2009, collision of two Metro trains in Northeast Washington that killed nine and injured 52 is shown at a hearing Tuesday on the National Transportation Safety Board's findings. (Associated Press)

Probe faults Metro for ‘anemic’ safety ethos

By Kathryn Watson - The Washington Times