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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: A DC Streetcar travels east along H Street, prior to being discontinued, on March 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the streetcars would shut down in March 2026, marking just over 10 years in operation, and they will be replaced by a trolleybus line by 2027. The streetcars operated on a 2.2 mile route along H Street and Benning Road in the city's Northeast quadrant, and according to the American Public Transportation Association, 835,900 people rode the DC Streetcar in 2025. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger miles while speaking with King Charles III during a parade and block party event on the final day of a state visit on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Front Royal, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Rouke) CORRECTION: Byline corrected to Matt Rouke instead of Win McNamee.

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