Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 4, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Dec. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Metro to Discuss Proposed Budget Cuts: WMATA is holding a board meeting today at 9:00 a.m.… Read More
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Local Officials, Essential Workers Urge Metro to Halt Proposed Service Cuts
Local officials are urging Metro to reconsider proposed cuts in the Fiscal year 2022 budget. County Councilmember Evan Glass stressed during a virtual press conference on Wednesday the drastic impact… Read More
Two Years After Amazon Rejection, Leaders Discuss White Flint Metro Station Development
In Nov. 2018 the White Flint area was rejected as a second Amazon headquarters location. Two years later, Metro has potential ideas for development of its White Flint station in… Read More
Metro Considering Layoffs, Service Cuts if Federal Funding Ends
The Metro Board of Directors held a special meeting Friday to approve potential service cuts and layoffs that may go into effect if federal funding does not come through. The… Read More
Metro SmarTrip Now Available on iPhone, Apple Watch…Finally
In a year of disappointment, we have some hopeful news for 2020: you can finally use your iPhone and Apple Watch as your SmarTrip card when riding the Metro. WMATA… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 18, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 18, and it’s National Fajita Day, so make note of this holiday as you’re deciding what to eat for “Take Out Tuesday.” It’s also the second day… Read More
Todas las Estaciones de Metro Abrirán Nuevamente el 8 de Septiembre
Está programado que el 8 de septiembre sea el primer día en que todas las estaciones de Metro estarán abiertas, anunció la agencia el lunes. Metro duplicó los viajes semanales… Read More
All Metro Stations Will Open Sept. 8 for the First Time Since March
Sept. 8 is scheduled to be the first day all Metro stations will be open since March 19, the agency announced Monday. Metro more than doubled weekly rail trips on… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 17, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Aug. 17, and here are five things worth knowing in Montgomery County: 1. COVID-19 Data: The County Data Dashboard details today’s case count and key indicators. Click here for… Read More
Medical Center, Bethesda Metro Stations to Close for Track Work Aug. 2
Metro has announced that Red Line track work will shutter service between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Friendship Heights stations through Aug. 14. The closure comes following a week-long project at Takoma Park… Read More
Metro Leaders Discuss How to Support Distancing When Service Increases
Metro will nearly double rail capacity when service increases next month, General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said at a board meeting July 23. Metrobus will increase service as well, and Metro’s… Read More
Metro to Ramp Up Services Beginning August 16
Metro will add more bus routes, train schedules and 15 additional service hours per week beginning Aug. 16. The service extension, a part of the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority’s recovery… Read More