Crowdstrike Microsoft Outage: DC Metro, airports impacted by global tech outages
A global Microsoft outage that is disrupting banks, commerce, and other businesses around the world is also affecting D.C. area airports and the Metro transit system.
Woman violently attacked, tased by juveniles at L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station
A woman contacted FOX 5 after being assaulted at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Southwest D.C.
Carjacking spree near Rosslyn Metro ends in police shooting, suspect hospitalized
Arlington County police are investigating a Metro Transit Police officer-involved shooting near Rosslyn Metro Station, following a series of carjackings in the area.
National Mall Fourth of July fireworks: Some changes this year, officials say
This Thursday, the United States will celebrate its 248th birthday, which means thousands upon thousands of people will be heading to the National Mall to see the spectacular fireworks show this Independence Day.
Metro Center stabbing: Suspect detained, train Service disrupted
A man was critically injured in a stabbing at Metro Center on Monday afternoon, causing train service disruptions, according to the Metro Transit Police Department.
DMVMoves holds first task force meeting to discuss future of Metro transit system
A very important meeting will take place on Monday afternoon in Arlington, Virginia. That’s where a 20-person Task Force will gather for the first ever "DMVMoves" meeting to discuss the future of WMATA, the public transit system of the nation’s capital.
Metro riders brace as first workweek of summer Red Line closures begins
Metro Red Line riders are bracing for possible delays as the first workweek of the transit system’s summer construction project begins.
Metro Red Line closures causing frustration for some riders
The shutdown of multiple Metro Rail stations on the Red Line is in place.
5 Metro stations close June 1 for summer construction work on Red Line
A major construction project on the Red Line will close five Metro stations for the better part of the summer.
Metro blames 1970s signal equipment for Red Line delays ahead of summer closures
Metro officials apologized Tuesday for delays along the Red Line at both the Wheaton and Forest Glen stations, saying outdated 1970s signal equipment was to blame.
New report accuses Metro of neglecting safety protocols
New details from an independent audit is laying bare Metro's poor safety practices - from malfunctioning trains to poorly conducted inspections.
Metro approves $4.8B budget, hikes fares but avoids drastic cuts
Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion budget on Thursday to begin on July 1.
Red Line riders prepare for summer shutdown as WMATA reveals shuttle strategy
WMATA announced a few months ago that there would be Red Line closures scheduled for this summer.
16-year-old charged in Brookland Metro Station murder to stay in custody until trial
A juvenile court judge in the District has ordered a 16-year-old accused of murdering another teen at the Brookland Metro Station last week held in custody until his trial next month.
Man dead after struck by Metro train outside Stadium-Armory station
A man was killed after he was struck by a Metro train late Monday night outside the Stadium-Armory station in southeast Washington.
Teen shot, killed at Brookland Metro station; suspected gunman on the loose
D.C. police are searching for a suspected gunman after a teen was shot and killed at the Brookland Metro station Thursday afternoon.
Metro sees drop in crime, fare evasion down by 50%, WMATA says
Metro says they’ve seen positive trends in recent months, including less fare evasion and crime.
Metro offers half-acre site in Alexandria for ‘joint development’ amid $750M budget deficit
Metro said it is offering a half-acre site in Virginia for ‘joint development’ as the transit agency searches for ways to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025.
5 Red Line stations to close this summer; impact could be 'major,' say officials
Officials in Montgomery County are expressing worry that closing five Red Line Metro stops for the summer could negatively impact commute times for everyone.
Montgomery County leaders hope to reduce impact of summer Metro red line closures
Montgomery County leaders are hoping to reduce the impact on commuters when scheduled repairs temporarily close five Metro red line stations.