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Metro Fare Increase: Here's How Much It'll Cost DC Riders

Metro is increasing your fares, and now we know exactly how much. Metro reportedly will move forward with a plan to increase fares while cutting back service as it seeks to close a $290 million budget gap in the upcoming fiscal year. So what does that mean for you, the Metro rider? It means you'll be paying an extra 10 cents each time you board a train during peak hours, and an extra 25 cents during off-peak hours.>>>Read more.

Free Pancakes At IHOP For National Pancake Day

IHOP patrons can get a free short stack of pancakes until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, as the restaurant chain celebrates National Pancake Day. Some locations will be open extended hours until 10 p.m. as the serve up free Original Buttermilk Pancakes.>>>Read more.

Pizzeria Paradiso Serves Limited Menu For 'Day Without Women' Protest

Showing support for the national "Day Without Women" protest, a popular restaurant in Georgetown will serve a limited menu on Wednesday, March 8. Chef and owner of Pizzeria Paradiso Ruth Gresser will serve half of her food and draft beer to reinforce the impact of a day without women.>>>Read more.

DC Weather Forecast: Snow Likely As Temperatures Set To Plunge

It looks like winter isn't quite done with us yet here in the District: temperatures are about to take a huge dive and snow has entered the forecast for the D.C. area this Sunday, with up to an inch of accumulation possible.>>>Read more.

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• Bomb Threat Made to DC Anti-Defamation League Office: Report
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• Killing of Teen Girl Caught on Cell Phone Camera, Says Search Warrant: Report
• Wegmans To Open New Store in Chantilly: Report