The WMATA Board of Directors adopted a $4.8 billion operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on Wednesday, with planned service improvements and no increase to Metro Bus or Rail fares.
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The Washington Commanders have added a strong leg to their roster, signing former Iowa kicker Drew Stevens as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. He will compete with the returning Jake Moody for a chance to be the team’s kicker.
The Washington Commanders announced the passing of franchise legend Monte Coleman, who died at the age of 69.
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The Washington Commanders are coming off a disappointing season in which their defense ranked among the worst in the NFL. They finished last in total defense, allowing 384 yards per game, while also landing in the bottom five against the pass at 242.5 yards per game and the bottom three against the run at 141.8 yards per game. The unit also struggled to keep teams off the scoreboard, finishing in the bottom six in points allowed at 26.5 per game.
Opening day for Molly Tea in Rockville quickly turned into a full-on scene, with a line stretching around the block as customers packed into 860 Festival Street for the brand’s DMV debut. A video of the experience can be seen below.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program announced it will offer free rides through its SoberRide® program on Cinco de Mayo, operating from 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 5, until 4:00am on Wednesday, May 6.
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A new international tea concept is making its debut in Montgomery County, with the DMV’s first Molly Tea set to open in Rockville this week. A first-look video of the Molly Tea experience can be seen below.
A Germantown Italian restaurant praised by The Washington Post is continuing to draw attention, with the Taste MoCo team recently stopping by to experience what’s been described as “a piece of Italy in Germantown.” A video of the experience can be seen below.
The Washington Commanders have officially unveiled a new set of uniforms that blend the franchise’s past with a modern edge, headlined by an official return to their iconic “Super Bowl era” look and the introduction of a bold black alternate.
Metro is once again using its platform to highlight inclusion and community during Autism Acceptance Month.
Anthony Michael Cohen of Germantown is set to begin a 750-mile walk on May 4 retracing Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad route from Maryland to Canada, and a series of kickoff rallies across Maryland and Virginia will lead up to the journey.