”Ring in the Fourth of July with Metro! Heading to a barbecue or fireworks on the National Mall? Don’t stress about holiday travel. Let Metro get you where you need to go.” To mark the occasion, fares will be FREE on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system closes.
Montgomery County, Maryland, a vibrant and affluent suburb of Washington DC, boasts a surprising number of ties to the ownership of local major professional sports teams. Beyond being a hotbed for passionate fans, the county is home to, or has been home to, the influential individuals and families who hold the reins of several beloved franchises across different leagues. From the hardwood to the diamond, and the gridiron to the ice, a closer look reveals the deep Montgomery County roots of the majority owners of these six prominent pro teams in the area.
Eater DC has recently updated its list of “Best Pizza Places in DC” and the list includes four standout restaurants that can be found in Maryland. The list showcases a diverse range of styles, including “wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, New York slices, Detroit-style squares, and free-form Roman pies.”
Metro has announce led the launch of its new bus network, the first comprehensive overhaul of the Metrobus system since 1973, on Sunday, June 29. “This transformative initiative will deliver more frequent, reliable, and user-friendly bus service to communities across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, aligning with the region’s evolving travel needs.” This coincides with The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) launch of its major overhaul of the Ride On bus system.
Starting last night, Friday, June 27, crews began to implement the first of two traffic shifts of all four lanes on southbound I-495 (Beltway Outer Loop) within the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project area. This first phase shifts southbound I-495 lanes from just north of George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to just south of Georgetown Pike onto newly constructed lanes on the outer section of the highway. Work began Friday night, with all southbound lanes in this section of the Beltway reopened in their new alignment by 10 a.m. this morning (Saturday, June 28). Delays extended onto I-270 in Maryland.
RASA, the popular fast-casual Indian restaurant chain founded by Montgomery County natives Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman, has announced the launch of its new Indian Plates– a modern twist on classic Indian comfort food. RASA has a Montgomery County location in Rockville’s Montrose Crossing shopping center.
A direct connection between Virginia and Maryland from King Street to Suitland via National Harbor is coming your way soon, according to an update by WMATA. Starting June 29, you’ll be able to avoid multiple transfer points on this new bus route. Learn more: wmata.com/BetterBus
A Washington Commanders spokesperson has released a statement after DC Council chairman Phil Mendelson proposed pulling the Commanders stadium deal from the upcoming budget. If the deal is pulled, the plans to open in 2030 would likely be delayed. The full statement from the Commanders can be seen below:
A NASA sounding rocket will carry student experiments to suborbital space. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, with the window opening at 5:30 a.m. EDT. Weather permitting, the rocket may be visible in parts of Maryland and Virginia.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free Lyft rides up to $15 on July 4 to help prevent drunk driving in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where nearly 40% of Independence Day traffic deaths involve alcohol, according to NHTSA. (more…)
Maryland native Kevin Durant has made headlines today following his trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. However, he’s also gaining attention for his comments about Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons potentially joining Durant’s favorite team, the Washington Commanders, within the next two years (video below).