The Metro system, once a reliable point of pride for D.C.’s boosters, has had a rough few years: Safety problems, escalator outages, and rising prices have made the subway a regular subject of local griping. At times, it can be hard to keep up with the torrent of unflattering Metro-related scoops. As a public service, Washington City Paper is offering beleaguered riders this irregular round-up of recent media lowlights:

• Five stops will be shut down this weekend, and Metrobus is filled with detours.
• Has the name game finally ended? WMATA releases new map.
• Introducing a Megabus Shuttle to and from Union Station!
• Daylight Savings Time will give riders an extra hour to use transit.
• Halloween sparked a scene involving pepper spray and handcuffs, and a fight at Gallery Place has some riders wondering how safe the stop is.
• Anyone can get a job with Metro!
• The budget’s been raised by an absurd amount.
• Intercom systems fail again.
• Four Orange line managers have been suspended.