The WMATA Board of Directors approved a $4.957 billion capital and operating budget aimed toward improving service without raising fares. “The approved budget continues to fund Metro at levels where service is safe, frequent and reliable. In recent years, Metro has seen increased ridership thanks to those tenets and expects that trend to continue with additional Metrorail service and a revamped bus network coming in June.”
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for several Maryland counties, including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington counties. The watch remains in effect until 10pm Sunday night and extends into Virginia.
Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare and Howard University announced today that talks regarding the possible acquisition of Howard University Hospital(HUH) by Adventist HealthCare have ended. In conjunction, Management Services Agreements (MSAs) between Adventist HealthCare and Howard University will be phased out over a transition period. The hospital’s MSA, as well as the Faculty Practice Plan’s MSA, will end in February 2026.
On or about June 18, through August 21, 2025, Purple Line construction crews will install light rail tracks, reconstruct sidewalks, and complete stormwater drainage and utility crossings across the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street in Silver Spring.
The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner agencies dismantled five large illegal car rallies across Prince George’s County on June 1, preventing crowds from engaging in exhibition driving and other disruptive behavior. (more…)
Metro is reminding customers of a new systemwide banning policy that took effect this week. The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex crime or a sex-related crime, anyone who violates Metro’s Passenger Conduct Rule, or a person who commits any assault on a Metro employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the Metro system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.
Eater DC has unveiled its “Where to Find Outstanding Barbecue Around D.C.” list, featuring three Maryland restaurants– two of which are located in Montgomery County.
Alert Montgomery issued the following alert on Friday, May 30: “A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery County until 12:00 am Saturday, 5/31. Be alert for rapidly changing weather […]
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) safely tranquilized and relocated a young male black bear from a tree in Langley Park (though the agency referred to the area as Silver Spring) on Memorial Day, after tracking its movement through Baltimore and Howard counties, and fitted it with a collar as part of a population study. (more…)
The Washington Commanders made significant moves this offseason to strengthen key positions and deepen their roster as they come off of an NFC Championship game appearance and 12-win season. Below, we make five bold predictions for the upcoming season:
