Metro closes more stations as DC security perimeter tightens ahead of inauguration
Metrorail has closed 11 stations as security measures grow in the nation’s capital ahead of Inauguration Day.
Metro service plans, road closures, parking restrictions announced for DC ahead of Inauguration Day
On Wednesday, Metro announced several service adjustments ahead of next week's Inauguration Day. Meanwhile, Metropolitan D.C. Police also announced multiple road closures in the District.
Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”
Federal officials outline new rules for drones and their operators
Federal officials say they will allow operators to fly small drones over people and at night, potentially giving a boost to commercial use of the machines.
Canine due to transfer to Dulles Airport featured in 2021 TSA calendar
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explosives detection canine who will soon work at Washington Dulles International Airport is featured in the new 2021 TSA free downloadable calendar.
TSA stops man with loaded gun at Reagan National Airport
TSA officers stopped a man with a loaded gun at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday.
FBI agent reportedly shot person on DC Metro; police investigating
Metro’s Red Line trains are bypassing the Medical Center station in Bethesda after an FBI agent reportedly shot someone on a car near the station.
Two Metro stations to close in February for platform reconstruction
Two Metro stations will close in February to allow for construction through May, WMATA announced Monday.
Metro's budget shortfall during pandemic could have huge impact on service
Metro's budget shortfall during the pandemic could have a huge impact on service.
Purple Line can move forward after Maryland settlement
The state of Maryland and the group of contractors working on the Purple Line have settled their lawsuits – paving the way to putting the light-rail project back on track.
Layoffs, buyouts likely amid Metro budget shortfall brought on by coronavirus pandemic
Metro will likely offer buyouts to eligible employees in an attempt to reduce the number of layoffs needed due to a $176 million budget shortfall brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
West Virginia ramps up seat belt enforcement on Monday
West Virginia highway enforcers are taking part in this year’s Click It or Ticket effort that begins Monday.
'Trump Train' takes over Beltway traffic around nation's capital
A "Trump train" of the president's supporters is taking up the middle lane of the Capital Beltway on Sunday afternoon. And many fellow motorists aren't happy.
Metro receives requests from Fairfax County, Prince George's County to change Metro station names
Metro has received formal requests to change the names of two stations in the D.C. region.
Maryland MVA employees say they learned of coworker's COVID-19 death via social media
The union representing employees at a Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Administration branch say no one from management told them that one of their workers died of COVID-19 over the weekend. Instead, they say they found out about his death from social media.
Maryland MVA employee dies after testing positive for COVID-19, MDOT confirms
A Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration employee has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday.
Major delays on Metro’s Red Line due to disabled train outside Union Station
Major delays are being reported along a large section of Metrorail's Red Line Friday afternoon.
Reston man arrested in Silver Line attempted rape case
A Reston man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to rape a woman who was alone on a Silver Line car with her child Tuesday night.
Metro police looking for suspect in alleged Silver Line attempted rape
Metro Transit Police are looking for a suspect who they say attacked a woman in front of her child on a Silver Line train in Northern Virginia Tuesday evening.
DC Metro says service cuts on the way without Federal funding
The Metro Board of Directors today voted to implement dramatic service cuts if federal funding isn’t available by the end of the year.