Category Archives: Local News

Montgomery County Continues Looking for Places to Park 410 School Buses
Steve Burns ROCKVILLE, Md. – (WMAL) It’s an issue Montgomery county knew was on the horizon for nearly ten years, but is still unsolved – where to store over 400 school buses as the ...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016

Memorial Bridge Needs $250 Million in Repairs to Stay Open Past 2021, Feds Say
Steve BurnsWASHINGTON – (WMAL) The Arlington Memorial Bridge could close by 2021 without major repair work, the National Park Service told elected representatives during a tour Monday.The 84-yea...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

Familiar Maryland Republican Now Running For Congress In Florida
John Matthews WMAL.com WASHINGTON — (WMAL) A familiar name to Maryland voters – and to WMAL listeners – is returning to the political arena in a new state. Dan Bongino, who ra...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

LISTEN: Metro SafeTrack ‘Surge Two’ Is Here With Station Closures
John MatthewsWMAL.comhttps://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/06/Maria-Leaf-for-web-surge2-.wavWASHINGTON - (WMAL) So far, so good. But it’s early yet.The second “safety surg...
Syndicated Author Jun 20, 2016

DC Residents Positive About Local Economy, But Think They Need to be Wealthier
Bridget Reed Morawski WASHINGTON — (WMAL) DC residents are bullish about the local economy, according to a study commissioned by the Charles Schwab Corporation. The company surveyed 1,000 reside...
Syndicated Author Jun 17, 2016

Driver, Passenger Facing Potential Charges Following Randolph Road Crash
Bridget Reed MorawskiSILVER SPRING, Md. — (WMAL) One passenger has been located following a crash in Silver Spring. The driver and the passenger are both potentially facing criminal charges stem...
Syndicated Author Jun 17, 2016

LISTEN: Dress Rehearsal Is Over – Metro SafeTrack Gets Real With Actual Track Closures
https://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/06/FRI-AM-Safe-Track-Options-Wrap-1.mp3 John MatthewsWASHINGTON — (WMAL) Phase one of Metro’s year-long SafeTrack program ...
Syndicated Author Jun 17, 2016

Fairfax County Addresses High Ridership, Makes 37 Changes to Connector Routes
Noah Miller – WMAL.comCHANTILLY, VA — (WMAL) Fairfax County is improving its Connector routes this Saturday with 37 changes, as well as its new weekend service in Centreville and Chantilly...
Syndicated Author Jun 17, 2016

First Surge of Safe Track Work Ahead of Schedule, Wraps up Today
Heather Curtis WMAL.com WASHINGTON — (WMAL) There’s good news for riders of Metro’s Orange and Silver lines in Northern Virginia: Thursday will be the last day of continuous s...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2016

Montgomery County Looks to Streamline Applications For New Cell Transmitters
Steve Burns ROCKVILLE – (WMAL) Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen has introduced a bill to allow cell transmitters to be placed on short structures without a public hearing. The b...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2016
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