Business jet veers off runway at BWI Marshall Airport

A business jet veered off the runway on arrival at BWI Marshall Airport Friday temporarily closing the general aviation airstrip to aircraft.

Maryland's I-270 ramp meters prove effective in cutting commute times, state officials say

September marks two years since the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration activated ramp meters along the southbound lanes of I-270 as part of a $132 million dollar project meant to reduce congestion.

WMATA responds after social media videos appear to show drug use on Metro bus, train

The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority says officials have reviewed two videos circulating on social media that appear to show two people using drugs — one on a Metro bus and the other on the train — and alerted Metro Transit Police. 

Downtown Red Line stations to shut down during holiday season: WMATA

Red Line stations from Farragut North to Judiciary Square will be shut down in December for repairs, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Monday. 

Tragic death of DC teen in subway surfing stunt sparks calls for safety measures

A D.C. area teen was killed while attempting a dangerous social media trend known as subway surfing. That's when people climb and ride on top of moving trains.

Trespasser on tracks leads to Metro delays on Red Line

Authorities continue to investigate a trespasser on Metro tracks that contributed to early morning delays on the Red Line. 

More rail service coming to Metro lines Monday

More service is coming to several Metro lines starting Monday, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority says.

Train carrying coal derails in Colorado; no injuries reported

In Colorado, a train carrying coal derailed on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from local authorities. Preliminary information suggests that at least 10 cars were involved in the incident.

American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

MARC Laurel station closes for 10 weeks for safety repairs

The MARC Laurel station will be closed for over two months while construction crews make safety repairs.

Vehicle crashes into Rockville home; downed power lines trap driver
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Authorities say a person was trapped inside a vehicle by live wires after it struck a utility police then crashed into a home Thursday morning in Rockville.

Rock Creek Parkway closed due to high standing water

Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway in D.C. is closed to traffic Tuesday morning due to high standing water, according to U.S. Park Police. 

Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead

At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.