Lawmakers still working to improve air traffic safety months after DCA plane crash
Federal officials met with pilots and air traffic controllers in Virginia on Friday to figure out what needs to be done to increase air traffic safety in the DMV following January's deadly crash at Reagan National Airport.
Construction ramping up as I-495 Express Lanes project enters homestretch
Construction on the new I-495 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia is entering the homestretch – although drivers will have to deal with even more construction and congestion first.
TSA just banned these items from checked bags: See the list
The new rules on flying involves hair tools, marking the latest change to airport security screenings this year.
Fire alarm in Reagan National Airport control tower pauses flights, causes delays
The Federal Aviation Administration said they paused flights heading to Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday morning due to a fire alarm in the air traffic control tower.
14 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana seized from luggage at Dulles airport, '$90K street value'
A 27-year-old man from Atlanta has been arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 14 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his checked baggage.
New evidence reveals chaotic moments before deadly midair crash between plane, Army helicopter
The National Transportation Safety Board has released new audio and video evidence shedding light on the final moments before a Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport earlier this year.
Foggy Bottom Metro reopens after fire caused major delays Thursday
A fire at Foggy Bottom Metro station disrupted the Thursday morning commutes by shutting down service on portions of three major rail lines.
New traffic pattern on I-495 to start as construction work continues
Construction on I-495 has been a point of frustration for a lot of drivers this summer as VDOT races towards the finish of the four-year project.
Maryland lawmakers tour Baltimore Key Bridge demolition site as rebuild continues
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited the Baltimore Key Bridge demolition zone on Wednesday, touring remnants of the structure destroyed in the deadly March 2024 collapse.
DC plane crash: NTSB report says Blackhawk helicopter was too high
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a three-day hearing on the deadly plane crash at Reagan Airport that took the lives of 67 people in January. The hearings began Wednesday morning.
Metrobus roll out of new routes causing frustration for some riders
There have been some growing pains when it comes to WMATA's new bus routes.
Traffic fatalities up nationwide, new study shows
Traffic deaths are up nationwide, including in the DMV, according to a new study by TRIP—a non-profit organization that researches and evaluates transportation issues.
FAA budgets $12.5 billion to upgrade air traffic control systems
Six months after a deadly mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says $12.5 billion in funding has been secured to begin modernizing the nation’s aging and understaffed air traffic control system.
Amtrak partners with AI company making infrastructure industry more efficient
Amtrak is partnering with a new construction company that harnesses artificial intelligence to see underground.
Montgomery County Council to vote on 'missing middle' housing plan
The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a controversial housing proposal that could reshape development along major corridors and expand options for middle-income residents.
Metro delays Friday due to power issue near Foggy Bottom
Speed restrictions caused by a Pepco power problem delayed Metro trains on Friday morning along the Orange, Blue and Silver lines.
Dulles International Airport marks major milestone in concourse expansion
One of our area's largest airports is getting a facelift, and FOX 5 took part in a special event marking a major symbolic moment in the very important Dulles International Airport expansion project.
Commercial airline to start flights at Manassas regional airport, memo indicates
Manassas Regional Airport could be one step closer to allowing commercial flights. It's the largest general aviation airport in Virginia, allowing people to fly their own planes.
Beyoncé DC concert: How to get to Northwest Stadium on the 4th of July
This Fourth of July, Cowboy Carter hits the capital. Beyoncé takes center stage in Washington, D.C.; the next stop on her tour. With fans gearing up to pack the stands, getting to and from the show just got a little easier — and a lot more affordable.
July 4 Travel: Best and worst times to drive in DC region
A record-setting Fourth of July travel rush is in full swing, with millions already on the move by road and air, making it one of the busiest and most congested travel periods of the year, especially in the D.C. region.