Free Metro rides after 5pm on July Fourth as DC prepares for safe celebrations
Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth as D.C. officials ramp up safety measures for the holiday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday.
Montgomery County makes all Ride On buses free for riders
Montgomery County’s Ride On buses are completely free as of this week.
New Virginia law requires all adults to wear seatbelts in cars
As of July 1, 2025, adults must wear their seatbelts in Virginia, even if they’re sitting in the backseat of a car. That hadn’t been the case previously. Only front seat adult passengers were required to buckle-up.
MARC train plans to expand to Delaware, Virginia
Maryland has released plans to expand MARC into Delaware and Virginia and increase the number of trains every hour.
Advocates raise concerns for elderly, disabled veterans in WMATA Metro bus overhaul
Monday marks the first full weekday of service for Metro’s overhauled bus system, dubbed the “Better Bus” Network, following its official launch on Sunday.
Dept. of Transportation to eliminate rule requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks
A new package was unveiled by Trump’s Department of Transportation to better support truck drivers, such as investing in additional parking, driver relief, and nixing speed limiters.
DCA air traffic controllers working six-day weeks due to staffing gap
Air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport are understaffed and working six-day weeks, according to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.
Man kicks K9 agent at Dulles so hard the dog “lifted off the ground:" officials
An Egyptian man is being sent back to his country after assaulting a police K9 at Dulles International Airport – kicking the dog so hard it lifted off the ground.
Metrobus to eliminate 500+ stops and rename routes: Here’s what riders need to know
More than 500 bus stops will be removed across the D.C. region as part of Metro’s Better Bus Network—a major redesign aimed at improving reliability and frequency.
Leaders propose free DASH rides for Alexandria City High Schoolers in 2026
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
Major Metrobus and Metrorail changes take effect across the DC region
From new weekend hours to a full bus route overhaul, the D.C. Metro system is undergoing one of its biggest transitions in decades.
Solutions to ease airplane noise near DCA could be on the way following year-long study
A year-long study is finally complete, and residents across the DMV could be one step closer to less noise from aircraft traffic coming in and out of Reagan National Airport.
Army 250th birthday military parade: How to take Metro to get to the National Mall
Metro has announced that the Smithsonian Metro station National Mall entrance will be closed on June 14 for the Army's 250th Anniversary celebration. Here's how to take the Metro to the military parade this Saturday.
DCA to close for several hours on June 14 for military parade
Reagan National Airport is expected to close on June 14 for up to four hours during the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration.
Metro extends hours for Post Malone show at Northwest Stadium
Post Malone takes the stage Monday night for the 15th stop on his “Big A** Stadium Tour” at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
GOP lawmaker proposes rebranding DC Metro as ‘WMAGA’ and ‘Trump Train’
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced legislation that would block federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless it changes its name to the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA) and renames the Metrorail system the “Trump Train.”
'One less card:' WMATA rolls out tap to pay fares for Metro
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority debuted the Tap.Ride.Go program Wednesday, allowing commuters to tap their debit or credit card for contactless payment.
AI used to analyze air traffic risks nationwide following deadly Reagan Airport crash, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told FOX 5 that officials are using artificial intelligence to detect and address air traffic risks across the country, similar to those identified at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport following January’s deadly midair collision.
Rep. Glenn Ivey returns frustrated after failed attempt to visit Kilmar Abrego-García in El Salvador
Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey has returned to the U.S. after an unsuccessful attempt to conduct a welfare check on Kilmar Abrego-García, a 29-year-old detained in El Salvador for nearly two months.
Dulles International Airport ranked top 5 minimal flight disruptions ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Travelers looking for flights ahead of the peak travel season may want to reconsider flying out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), due to new data.