Tracking Metro’s summer 2026 Red Line closures

If you ride the Red Line, your morning commute could look very different this time next week.

FAA probes near-miss between Delta, American Airlines flights in Boston

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near-collision between two commercial aircraft at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday.

DCA to suspend flights July 3–4 for America 250, with summer disruptions

Flight disruptions are expected this summer at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as the airport prepares for temporary airspace shutdowns tied to America 250 celebrations in the District.

Red Line shutdown begins July 6 as commuters brace for major summer disruptions

A major summer shutdown on the Red Line is just weeks away, and officials are again warning commuters to prepare for significant delays across rail and road networks in Montgomery County.

Dulles nears opening of first new concourse in 20 years

FOX 5 got a behind-the-scenes look Wednesday at the massive expansion project taking shape at Washington Dulles International Airport.

MD 355 to lose lanes for summer Metro closures, threatening commuter delays

Right after July 4, MD 355 will drop from three lanes to two in each direction for dedicated bus shuttles during a two-month summer Metro station closure, threatening major commuter delays.

Report of smoke outside Woodley Park station caused early Metro delays

Metro temporarily suspended Red Line service between Cleveland Park and Dupont Circle on Friday morning after a report of smoke outside the Woodley Park station.

Metro cracks down on bus fare evasion

Metro is stepping up its efforts to curb fare evasion, with agency leaders outlining a new plan to address what they call a very expensive issue.

Pilot buys pizza for entire flight during delay at Reagan National

Plane passengers bracing themselves for hours of hunger and frustration were instead treated to an unexpected act of kindness.

Texas plane crash: Airspeed equipment froze up, NTSB prelim report finds

The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.

NTSB calls on airlines to train pilots for cockpit smoke emergencies

Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.

RFK transit proposal skips new Metro station, focuses on upgrades

Metro is proposing hundreds of millions in transit upgrades for the RFK Stadium site, including major improvements at Stadium-Armory and a new rapid bus line to Union Station.

Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?

State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.

Maryland Purple Line reaches milestone with final track installed

Maryland leaders marked a major Purple Line milestone Thursday as crews installed the final rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue

A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.

VDOT to unveil plan to widen Route 7 through Tysons

The public will get a first look at how VDOT plans to widen Route 7 as it enters Tysons Corner, one of northern Virginia’s most congested corridors.