Metro can’t seem the catch a break from week to week. Despite the positive news at the beginning of the week with the debut of the transit agency’s latest set of rail cars, Wednesday saw major delays following a bridge collapse.
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Maryland Congressional Races Reach First Fundraising Benchmark
With the release of campaign fundraising reports Wednesday night, the races for Congressional seats in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties reached their first important benchmark.
HOBBY PIPES: turning a hobby into a career to help others
Brendon Pinkham uses his unusual hobby as a way to pay tribute to his younger brother who suffers from Aspergers.
The Wounded Warrior Project’s ‘Soldier Ride’ Comes to the DMV
Washington-The Wounded Warrior Project is hosting a Soldier Ride in the DMV. The organization aims to unite veterans by hosting events that promote wellness, friendship and healing.
Attorney General’s Report on Same-Sex Marriage Calls Bans Hateful
State bans on same-sex marriage are founded on “hate, prejudice, ignorance, fear or moral disapproval,” according to a report released Thursday by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh.
Theater Tech Training Helps To Turn Young Lives Around
Kids from local high schools take part in a theater technician after-school training program at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier.
Franchot Calls For Attorney General Probe After Debacle Over Baltimore Prison-Food Contract
The Maryland Board of Public Works Wednesday excoriated state and company officials after a prison-food contract granted earlier this year vastly underestimated the necessary costs.
Riders Like Metro’s New 7000-Series Train
Metro has a new train on the tracks and it’s all people can talk about.