“This is not your grandmother’s Metro.” The next generation in transit is now available to view at the Fleet of the Future Expo on the National Mall through April 3, showcasing Metro’s new 8000-series railcar design and zero-emission bus, as well as a Pop-Up Shop with special Metro merch.
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore today announced that Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport set a new annual record for international passenger traffic in 2023 with 1,365,847 international passengers, a 2.58% increase than its previous record for that was set in 2018. (more…)
Update: The home has been donated to the American Cancer Society
A little more than a month since the one year anniversary of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder putting his 30,000 SF home at 11900 River Rd. is Potomac up for sale– the house was pulled from the market and donated to the American Cancer Society. The home was initially listed at $49 million, which would have been a DMV record if it sold for the asking price. In August 2023, the home listing showed that the asking price dropped by 28.8% and is currently at $34.9 million.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for Montgomery County and many surrounding areas across the DMV and beyond until 8:00 pm Wednesday, 3/20.
After a competitive national search, American University named Jonathan (Jon) Alger as the institution’s 16th president. Alger comes to AU after 12 years as president of James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Alger will join AU on July 1, 2024, when current President Sylvia Burwell concludes seven changemaking years leading the institution to extensive impact.
Maryland State Police are investigating three fatal motorcycle collisions that occurred over Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 in Maryland.
The magical world of Oz arrives in Gaithersburg in the form of an outdoor escape room-style experience, entirely based on the original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel by L. Frank Baum.
Spicknall’s Farm Market, located at 12011 Old Gunpowder Rd. in Beltsville/Calverton, has made the decision to not open this upcoming season.
Metro’s cherry blossom themed buses and train made their debut last week. WMATA has wrapped three buses and a six-car train to bring on the blossoms.
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! Did we say PEAK BLOOM?! The blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.” That was the announcement made by the National Park Service on Sunday, March 17th.
Metro announced the rail system will open two hours early on Sunday, April 7, for the 2024 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile. The event, celebrating its 51st anniversary this […]