Let’s Talk about it: Mid-Year Check-in & Burnout
How is it June already? Some years, it feels like winter’s early nights will never end, while other times, it seems like I’ve glanced away from the barren trees outside the office windows for just a moment, and suddenly, half the year has flown by.
As a recent graduate this period of my life feels like one long episode of the Sunday Scaries. Many around me have transitioned from internships to full-time, entry-level positions, and VRE is a commuter rail taking most of its riders to and from their full-time jobs.
With Mental Health Awareness Month just ending and the year hitting its halfway mark, it’s a good time for a check-in to ensure we all make it to January with our sanity intact. It seems so far away, yet I’m scared to glace away from the window...
VRE Cares: Compassion Through Community
Welcome back to your cozy corner of leisurely reads, your blog haven, your go-to for entertainment source of entertainment along the VRE line… welcome back to May’s edition of VRE VIP News! This month, I’m thrilled to formally introduce the latest endeavor from our marketing & communication department: VRE Cares!
VRE Cares is an embodiment of our commitment to giving back to our local communities. At VRE, our sense of community is insurmountable, and we’re dedicated to making a positive impact where we live, work, and travel. VRE Cares aims to strengthen the bonds within our neighborhoods by addressing local needs head-on and supporting initiatives that nourish the well-being of our community members. This initiative isn’t merely about completing tasks or ticking boxes; it’s an opportunity to create lasting impacts and foster real change.
This Month’s Total Solar Eclipse
Everything you need to know before April 8th.
First off… what is a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, blocking off the face of the sun completely and darkening the sky. You’d be surprised to know that eclipses are common – occurring two to three times a year – but are not always in the path of totality for most (unless you happen to be casually sailing the middle of the ocean). In any one place, a total solar eclipse is only visible every four hundred years… after this year’s eclipse on April 8th, the next total solar eclipse that will be visible from the United States will be in 2044.
Empowering Exhibits: Celebrating Women’s History Month in D.C.
Since America’s first passenger service in 1830, the beginning of the transcontinental railroad construction in 1862, to the first time a locomotive has exceeded 100 MPH, the development of the railroads has been built into what it is today through the efforts of countless innovative inventors. As February unfolds and Black History Month begins, I’m excited to dedicate this month’s blog to recognizing the often-overlooked Black Inventors who have made revolutionary impacts on the railway systems we have in place today.
All Aboard Equality: Recognizing Pioneering Black Americans in Rail
Since America’s first passenger service in 1830, the beginning of the transcontinental railroad construction in 1862, to the first time a locomotive has exceeded 100 MPH, the development of the railroads has been built into what it is today through the efforts of countless innovative inventors. As February unfolds and Black History Month begins, I’m excited to dedicate this month’s blog to recognizing the often-overlooked Black Inventors who have made revolutionary impacts on the railway systems we have in place today.
VRE Safety: Ride Right in 2024!
Happy New Year, VRE family! Here’s to another year of choosing the easier, less stressful route to get you there. As we embark on another year of commuting, it’s crucial to reiterate how important it is for us at VRE to ensure a safe ride for everyone. While many are seasoned, veteran VRE riders with years of experience on the tracks, the start of a new year and a clean slate presents an opportune moment to refresh ourselves on some safety guidelines.
Downtown Holiday Market Illuminated DC with Festive Cheer!
The enchanting Downtown Holiday Market has made its return for this Christmas season, ushering in the spirit of the holidays for its 19th joyful season! Boasting its delightful outdoor shopping village that hosts more than 70 vendors, with a significant number being black-owned & minority-owned businesses, this market is a celebration of diversity and holiday magic.
Tour de VRE
Tour de VRE — Anticipation filled the air as I arrived at VRE’s Fredericksburg office for the highly anticipated annual Tour de VRE. Now in its third year and boasting its largest turnout yet, there was much to do before the first riders crossed the finish line.
Real Rider of VRE: Meet Sarah
Real Riders of VRE | Meet Sarah — She casually mentioned realizing the station was only a mile away and figured she could squeeze in a workout before her workday. And that’s how we found her, with an athletic focus etched into her expression, spending her time on the platform performing mobility stretches (Editor’s Note: "10 Best Stretches While Waiting for the 326").