MHP Celebrates Milestone: Named Washington Business Journal’s Nonprofit Developer of the Year
Silver Spring-based MHP has been named Nonprofit Developer of The Year in the Washington Business Journal’s Best Real Estate Deal Awards of 2023.
Winter 2027 Set as New Target for Purple Line Debut, Confirm Transportation Officials
Maryland transportation officials announced plans to seek approval for up to $425 million in payments related to delays in the Purple Line project, pushing back the light rail line’s opening to winter 2027.
Teenage Girl Dies in Metro Train Surfing Incident near Silver Spring Station
A teenage girl was tragically killed on Friday morning in what appears to be a “train surfing incident” near the Silver Spring station, according to Metro officials.
Metro’s Safety Boost: Increased Police Patrols on Trains and Buses
Metro recently announced plans to increase the visibility of Transit Police officers in stations and step up patrols throughout the system.
Metro Reveals Three-Year Capital Construction Plans: Red Line Station Closures in the Spotlight
Metro has announced plans for significant capital construction projects over the next three years, requiring the temporary closure of five Red Line stations this summer.
Weekend Construction Update: Red Line Service Closure at Fort Totten, Brookland Stations
Metro’s Red Line will close this weekend between Takoma and Rhode Island Ave. stations, with no Red Line service at Fort Totten and Brookland on Saturday and Sunday.
Stay Ahead of Your Commute: Real-time Metrobus Updates on MetroPulse
Metro riders now have a new tool to monitor performance and plan their trips with the addition of Metrobus data to MetroPulse, Metro’s real-time performance tracking tool.
Montgomery County DOT Spreads Love: Valentine’s Day Buses Hit the Streets
The county’s Department of Transportation is celebrating February with five Flash buses adorned with pink neon heart-shaped lights in honor of Valentine’s Day.
Montgomery County Secures $87 Million for Flash Bus Rapid Transit and Pedestrian Safety Projects
Over $87 million in funding for pedestrian improvement projects and the expansion of the Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in Montgomery County has been approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works.
Purple Line Transit Partners Announce Grant Winners for Community Development
Six local organizations, one based in Silver Spring and two in Takoma Park, have been selected by Purple Line Transit Partners for the initial round of Beyond the Rails community grants.
Metro’s Weekend Red Line Disruptions and Enhanced Ridership Data Portal
This weekend, on Saturday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 4, Metro will conduct maintenance and track work, affecting the Red, Green, and Yellow lines.
Weekend Metrorail Shutdown: Impact on Ride On Bus Bay Locations
The county’s Department of Transportation advises Ride On customers that bus bay locations will change this weekend due to Metro bus shuttle service between the Takoma and Glenmont Red Line stations.