Senators clash over proposal to expand flights at Reagan National Airport
Edith English travels out of Reagan National Airport often for work.
Union Pacific freight train derails in Portland; Hazmat crews on scene
Oregon authorities and hazmat crews are investigating a freight train derailment in Portland, which occurred at the Steel Bridge.
Metro approves $4.8B budget, hikes fares but avoids drastic cuts
Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion budget on Thursday to begin on July 1.
UNC Air pilot, physician both injured after plane crashes at North Carolina airport
Two people were injured in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
Red Line riders prepare for summer shutdown as WMATA reveals shuttle strategy
WMATA announced a few months ago that there would be Red Line closures scheduled for this summer.
Woman bound for England caught with 43 pounds of pot at Dulles International
A Texas woman who was bound for England may have overpacked for her trip, shoving nearly 43 pounds of marijuana into her luggage.
Amtrak can take control of Union Station, federal judge rules
Amtrak acted within its legal authority when it moved to seize control of D.C.'s Union Station by eminent domain in 2022, a federal judge ruled last week.
Dulles Airport operating normally after smoke visible in air nearby
A fire is spewing smoke into the air north of Dulles Airport in Loudoun County.
Virginia drivers must have insurance by July 1
All Virginia drivers will be required to have vehicle insurance starting on July 1, eliminating the option for Virginians to drive a vehicle uninsured.
Virginia Senators urge Congress to nix expansion plans after near miss at Reagan National Airport
Virginia's two U.S. Senators are demanding their fellow lawmakers slam the brakes on legislation that would increase flights in and out of Reagan National Airport after a near-disaster collision between two passenger-filled commercial airliners Thursday.
Near miss at DCA, FAA to investigate
Two planes nearly collided at Reagan National Airport Thursday morning.
16-year-old charged in Brookland Metro Station murder to stay in custody until trial
A juvenile court judge in the District has ordered a 16-year-old accused of murdering another teen at the Brookland Metro Station last week held in custody until his trial next month.
Vehicle flips in multi-vehicle collision involving dump truck in DC
One person was removed from a vehicle during a multi-vehicle collision in Northwest, D.C.
Norfolk Southern agrees to $600 million settlement for East Palestine train derailment
The company whose freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a massive chemical spill last year has reached a $600 million settlement agreement with residents.
Man dead after struck by Metro train outside Stadium-Armory station
A man was killed after he was struck by a Metro train late Monday night outside the Stadium-Armory station in southeast Washington.
Teen shot, killed at Brookland Metro station; suspected gunman on the loose
D.C. police are searching for a suspected gunman after a teen was shot and killed at the Brookland Metro station Thursday afternoon.
Metro sees drop in crime, fare evasion down by 50%, WMATA says
Metro says they’ve seen positive trends in recent months, including less fare evasion and crime.
Man dies in DC e-bike crash
A D.C. man died Tuesday after suffering a severe brain injury in an e-bike crash last month.
Republican lawmakers launch effort to rename Dulles International Airport after Trump
A group of House Republicans has launched a long-shot effort to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after former President Donald Trump stirring up controversy and conversation.
Metro offers half-acre site in Alexandria for ‘joint development’ amid $750M budget deficit
Metro said it is offering a half-acre site in Virginia for ‘joint development’ as the transit agency searches for ways to overcome a $750 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025.