Purple Line opening delayed to winter 2027
Altogether, the Purple Line project will now cost about $10 billion, despite being initially budgeted for $5.6 billion back in 2016.
Teenage girl killed at Silver Spring Metro in suspected train surfing incident: police
Metropolitan Transit Police responded to the report of a deceased teenage girl on a train in Silver Spring around 10:30 a.m. According to police, this appears to be a train surfing incident.
Vehicle flips during crash under I-395 in Alexandria
Alexandria City police are on the scene of a vehicle collision on Seminary Rd.
Metro ramps up security with special police officers and extensive camera surveillance
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is taking new steps to keep passengers safe on their commute.
Fairfax Connector bus service remains suspended Friday as strike continues
Fairfax Connector bus service remains suspended Friday as the union that represents the operators and mechanics continues their strike into a second day.
Drivers question if ongoing construction could be the cause of flat tires near I-495 near Tyson’s Corner
After several flat tires in a 24-hour period, FOX 5 is searching for answers on whether road debris from ongoing construction could be behind a string of flat tires on I-495 near Tyson’s Corner.
Fairfax Connector service suspended after workers strike
If you planned to use the Fairfax Connector bus on Thursday or Friday morning, prepare for service disruptions as the union that represents the operators and mechanics has gone on strike.
Metro operates on special schedule for Presidents Day
Metro is operating on a special schedule on Monday in observation of Presidents Day.
Public to give input on Potomac Yard Metro transportation plan
How will Route 1 or the Potomac Yard Metro Station hold up with crowds headed to see the Washington Capitals or Wizards play? Residents will soon have a chance to get more questions answered next week.
Benning Road, Hanna Place, nearby streets closed after shooting in Southeast DC
Multiple roads are closed in Southeast D.C. Wednesday morning due to police activity following a shooting that left three D.C. police officers injured.
How much snow has to fall for DC's Metro to shut down?
A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.
Roads closed, power outages after car hits utility pole in Fairfax County
A driver crashed into a utility pole and a house in Fairfax County Sunday evening, closing road closures into the Monday morning commute.
TSA stops woman with loaded handgun at Reagan Airport
TSA officers at Reagan National Airport stopped a woman from carrying a handgun onto a flight Friday morning.
5 Red Line Metro stations shut down for summer construction
Five stations on the east end of Metro’s Red Line will shut down this summer for work to connect the Purple Line light-rail project to the system at Silver Spring.
Metro fare hikes expected as WMATA faces $750M budget shortfall
Leaders with the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority unveiled their plan to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025 on Monday.
Former DC Metro officer sentenced to 1 year for brutally beating, choking transit rider
A former Metro Transit Police officer was sentenced Wednesday for unlawfully beating an unarmed rider nearly four years ago.
DC traffic: Pro-Palestine protest causing lane closures and morning delays across DMV
Early morning pro-Palestinian demonstrations in D.C. have caused traffic delays and lane closures.
One dead in I-95 crash: police
One person is confirmed dead in a fatal crash on I-95 in Prince William County Wednesday afternoon
UPS layoffs 2024: 12,000 jobs cut just months after reaching union deal
UPS will cut 12,000 jobs and released a revenue outlook for this year that sent its shares down sharply.
Bay Bridge reopens after 6hr shutdown, over 40 vehicles involved, 13 people injured: police
A 40 vehicle collision on the Bay Bridge Saturday morning that left 13 people suffering from injuries and continues to be under investigation in Maryland.