Daniel Egitto News Today

Metro audit finds trains running that fail inspections, worker safety hazards. DC breaks ground on the Potomac River Tunnel project. Montgomery County Planning Board approves 450-unit residential tower in Silver Spring

States in Chesapeake Bay watershed have met 17 of 31 pollution reduction goals. Crews begin to move ship responsible for Key Bridge collapse back to port. Alexandria considers upping penalties for zoning violations.

MWCOG sets goal of maintaining 50% tree canopy coverage regionally. Class action lawsuit filed against Foxtrot amid sudden closure and layoffs. EPA fines oil recycling facility in South Baltimore $230,000 for pollution.

Maine Ave SW surpasses Pennsylvania Ave with the most expensive DC office rents. Judge rules Amtrak can use eminent domain for Union Station lease. Alexandria solicits feedback on proposed bike/ped redesign.

Inside DC’s efforts to divert trash away from landfills. Pentagon City intersection sees more than 40 crashes in three years. Montgomery County Executive expects White’s Ferry will resume services in one year.

Virginia lawmakers and Governor Youngkin agree to toss out budget and start fresh. Capital Bikeshare offers free rides to new users this week. Baltimore mayoral candidates debate tax incentives and affordable housing strategies in first televised debate.

MWCOG and WMATA launch collaboration on future of region’s transit. Washington region falling behind on goal of building 320,000 housing units. Alexandria now searching for the right project for Potomac Yard.

Port of Baltimore should fully reopen by end of May, according to Army Corps of Engineers. High-end retailers in downtown DC seeing foot traffic and sales beyond pre-pandemic levels. Construction to begin on affordable apartment building near McLean Metro Station.

Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville among 10 most diverse cities in US. Arlington considers agreement to boost solar panel installations after slump. Virginia Senator Lucas kills a second Potomac Yard arena bill.

Maryland legislator introduces fire safety bill targeting large apartment buildings. Investors make up 11 percent of home purchases in region, below national average. Arlington seeks feedback for Crystal City apartment building.