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The week ahead: Plenty of road, rail work before Memorial Day rush
Metrorail is working on all lines at night. The Silver Line project is busy, as are the highway departments.
Crash closes I-95 North lanes in Stafford County
Only the right lane is getting by near Exit 143 in Garrisonville, Va., following a tractor-trailer crash.
After hurdles, Whole Foods plan moves forward in Prince George’s
Planning board expected to review key elements of the Cafritz family Riverdale Park project on Thursday.
MARC trains will begin running on weekends
MARC’s Penn Line trains could soon begin traveling between D.C. and Baltimore on weekends.
For this summer’s getaways, drivers face new challenges on I-95 in Virginia
The express lanes project will be very active, but all escape routes from the D.C. area will require patience.
Crash closes I-95 North between D.C. and Baltimore
A crash blocked all lanes of I-95 North midway between D.C. and Baltimore this afternoon.
Metro weekend track work is relentless, and still disruptive, riders say
Managers are pretty much sticking to the aggressive program they outlined in 2011, despite the complaints.
Amtrak will make 4G available on more trains
All trains that have Amtrak's WiFi, which includes Northeast Regional trains, will be upgraded to 4G by the end of the summer.
Bike to Work Day in pictures
Thousands participated in Bike to Work Day on Friday, and many of them posted photos from pit stops and other scenes across the region.
The weekend and beyond: Metro delays, I-95 work, festivals, Capitol Hill race
Metro is working on three rail lines. The major road work delays are likely to be on I-95 south of D.C.
Delays on I-95 South in Stafford due to overturned tractor-trailer
All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted from I-95S to Route 17.
Outer loop jammed near American Legion Bridge
An early morning crash on the outer loop of the Beltway is snarling traffic in Virginia.
Metro rider finds customer service poor during scheduled disruptions
She suggests better announcements, bigger signs and better-trained staff.
Friday is Bike to Work Day
Friday is Bike to Work Day, so commuters should use extra caution whether they're walking, driving or biking.
Northbound G.W. Parkway closed near Rosslyn
U.S. Park Police shut down the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway after a car went over a guard rail near Rosslyn.
MWAA officials say sequester means longer airport wait times
Officials at Dulles and Reagan National airports say wait times have increased as much as 30 minutes at some security checkpoints because of the sequester.
Stretch of U Street closed by suspicious item
A suspicious item has closed streets around 16th and U streets in Northwest D.C.
D.C. activating another special pedestrian crossing
Pedestrians can activate the red light signal by pushing a button at this Cleveland Park crossing.
New radio spots to promote Dulles Airport
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has unveiled a series of radio spots touting international service at Dulles International Airport.
Bike commuting increases in D.C.
Friday is Bike to Work Day, but more people in D.C. are cycling to work every day, up sharply since 2007.
'Captain America' film shoot to close some D.C. streets
Hollywood will once again stop D.C. traffic Thursday night as the upcoming "Captain America" sequel closes streets in Northwest.
I-70 West closed in Frederick County
An overturned fertilizer truck forced authorities to close a ramp and all westbound lanes of I-70.
Private companies consider how to board Purple Line light-rail project
Maryland officials look for input from the private sector on how to design, build and operate the line.
Metro says power cable may have caused train fire in Silver Spring
The incident caused delays on the Red Line and snarled road traffic below the train’s elevated track.
Capital Rail Constructors group wins Silver Line contract
Capital Rail Constructors has won the contract to build the second phase of the Silver Line rail extension, which will include a stop at Dulles International Airport.
At Mass. Ave. NW intersection, drivers see right-turn arrow and go straight
A traffic control officer helps keep the intersection clear but can only do so much enforcement.
Metro needs to do a better job helping riders stranded by emergencies
When fire broke out at the Silver Spring Metro station, all people wanted was a little information.
Red Line service suspended between Takoma and Forest Glen
Smoke at the Silver Spring station has closed that stop.
College Park station will be closed during U-Md. commencement
The ceremony is Sunday, but Metro says track work needs to be done. Shuttle-bus service will be offered.
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