Category: washington dc

NASA names its DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer

[ad_1] “Mary W. Jackson was part of a group of very important women who helped NASA succeed in getting American astronauts into space. Mary never accepted the status quo, she helped break barriers and open opportunities for African Americans and women in the field of engineering and technology,” Bridenstine said in a statement. Jackson was […]

Via now provides veterans with free rides in the DC area

[ad_1] VetRides is being offered in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office for Veterans Affairs (MOVA) and the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV). Veterans can register for the service through MOVA, and they’ll be able to book rides through the Via mobile app or a call center. Via will offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles. “All of DC […]

Verizon expands its 5G network to Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and DC

[ad_1] As has been the case in Verizon’s other 5G cities to date, service is initially available in select areas, typically around public spaces like stadiums, parks and college campuses — though Verizon plans to expand to other parts of town soon. In Washington DC, for instance, coverage areas include landmarks such as the White […]

LG’s V50 ThinQ 5G is up for pre-order tomorrow from Sprint

[ad_1] We first saw the HTC 5G Hub — a connectivity hub that lets you link to 5G networks and has a 5-inch Android tablet built in — at MWC 2019. Now, as part of the launch, Sprint is offering an introductory discount. You’ll be able to get the Hub for $12.50 per month — […]

Lyft offers free bikeshare trips on Earth Day

[ad_1] While you might still think of Lyft primarily as a ridesharing company, it also has the largest bike-sharing network in the country — thanks to its Motivate acquisition last summer. To celebrate Earth Day and promote its carbon-free transport, the company is offering free bikeshare rides on Monday, April 22. You’ll be able to […]