The Needle: Metro Messes Up

by Will Sommer November 5th, 2012October 18th, 2020

Train Saving Time: Despite promising riders it would run late on Sunday morning in recognition of daylight saving time, Metro didn’t. Beyond a curt apology, no word on what caused the mistake. -3

No More Yes!: Local supermarket chain Yes! Organic Market is shutting down its Fairlawn store. -2

Taco Gets Bigger: District Taco is planning to open its second D.C. location sometime early next year. +2

More Storms: The District is set to be hit by another storm Wednesday. While it won’t be anywhere close to Sandy’s size, it could bring the first snow of the year. -1

Friday’s Needle rating: 17 Today’s score: -4 Monday‘s Needle rating: 13

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