Tracking the ups and downs of the Purple Line’s roller coaster history
Project altered frequently, debated continuously for more than a third of a century
UPDATED: Purple Line contractors can abandon project, judge rules
Contractors will be allowed to walk off on Monday at 5 p.m.
MTA chief: Money could be diverted from other projects if Purple Line builders quit
Plus: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study put on hold; Lawmakers trying to get posthumous Medal of Honor for veteran
Montgomery County rolls out first four electric Ride On buses
They will hit the roads Friday morning, transportation director says
Metro SmarTrip now available on iPhone, Apple Watch
Plus: Silver Spring office building being converted to condos; Animal shelter to take in 16 dogs affected by Hurricane Laura
Opinion: Promises and problems of ‘Purple Train’ stretch from Bethesda to New Carrollton
Expedition highlights contrast of construction chaos and relatively untouched segments
Transportation secretary denies appeals for Purple Line contractor claims
Preliminary injunction hearing in case scheduled for Sept. 8
Metro moves back to pre-pandemic schedule
Plus: Deer culling program starts in September; Montgomery County police chief meets with local kids for a day of golf
Communication failures compounded Metro Red Line derailment
Plus: Damascus Cougars youth football coach tests positive for COVID-19; Rockville nonprofit has provided over 3 million meals, 165,000 toys
Neighborhood votes to remove plaque honoring white supremacist senator
Plus: Police investigating armed robbery in Silver Spring; Ride On bus service increases 40% on weekdays
