Spring Center businesses in the 8600 block of 16th Street are shutting down, anticipating the center’s demolition for Purple Line construction that eventually will result in the Woodside station at that location.
The Purple Line Transit Partners announced that the Georgetown Branch Interim Trail would be closed for four to five years beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and four elected officials officially broke ground today to begin construction of the long-planned Purple Line.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will participate in a groundbreaking and signing ceremony for the Purple Line Monday, according to reports.
The Maryland State Highway Administration is planning a major rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Seminary Road over the Beltway.
Image from Flickr user Lars Ploughman. In an effort to learn more about internet access for residents and businesses, Montgomery County has launched a web-based survey to collect information about quality, speed and costs. Checkspeedmontgomery.com is a short survey individuals can take to test internet speed. The survey also collects and shares user-generated information about broadband service rates, quality, and … Read More
Silver Spring’s first medical marijuana dispensary has been revealed.
We previously reported that a petition is circulating to save the J5 Metrobus route that runs from the Silver Spring Transit Center to Twinbrook. Now, Montgomery County Councilman Tom Hucker has joined in efforts to save the route.
A portion of Piney Branch Road will be closed this weekend for roadwork. Graphic from Wikimedia Commons.
Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn today suspended ‘Key Elements’ of the Purple Line Project, citing the May 30 ruling from Federal District Court Judge Richard Leon as “recent court litigation that has caused extensive and expensive delays.”
Despite a setback in a federal district court, the Purple Line Transit Partners held an open house at Montgomery Blair High School last night to introduce the partnership to the public.
Residents got the first look at the proposals for public art for the county’s Purple Line stations last night during a meeting at Montgomery Blair High School sponsored by the Purple Line Art-in-Transit program.