What’s in Store for 2024 Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly kicks off its legislative session in Annapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The session will run for 90 days. It is set to end on Monday, April… Read More
Purple Line
County Funds New Affordable Housing Along Incoming Purple Line
Montgomery County announced Friday it is funding an affordable housing project located at 8856 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. The construction of Park Montgomery West features a new 76-unit… Read More
Subvenciones para Pequeñas Empresas Afectadas por la Construcción de la Línea Púrpura
A medida que avanza la construcción de la Línea Púrpura, el condado de Montgomery ha hecho un llamado a las pequeñas empresas para que soliciten subvenciones por el impacto de… Read More
State Offers Grants for Businesses Affected by Purple Line Construction
As construction for the Purple Line drags on, Montgomery County has issued a call for small businesses to apply for construction impact grants. This is the third phase of funding… Read More
Apertura de la Línea Púrpura se Retrasó de Nuevo; Ahora se Espera para la Primavera 2027
El Departamento de Transporte de Maryland anunció otro retraso en la apertura de la Línea Púrpura. Ahora se espera que abra en la primavera de 2027. Esta no es la… Read More
Purple Line Opening Delayed Again; Now Expected Spring of 2027
Maryland Department of Transportation announced another delay in the opening of the Purple Line. It is now expected to open in the Spring of 2027. This is not the first… Read More
Purple Line Construction Leads to Long-Term Closure of Arliss Street
Construction of the Purple Line’s Long Branch Station will lead to a long-term closure of Arliss Street between Piney Branch Road and Garland Avenue in Silver Spring beginning on or… Read More
Lt. Gov. Miller Provides Updates on Purple Line Delays, Road Widening Plans
The debut of the Purple Line probably will be delayed past 2026, and plans for easing traffic congestion along I495 and I270 won’t be developed until current litigation is resolved,… Read More
Purple Line Construction Blasting in Bethesda
Bethesda residents may experience loud construction noises and minor delays today because of Purple Line work near the Bethesda Metro Station. Crews are excavating the Purple Line’s elevator shaft to… Read More
Applications Open for Phase II of Purple Line Local Business Grants
Applications opened for the Purple Line Light Rail Phase-II grant program to help local businesses facing negative impacts due to the construction of the new rail line. Montgomery County partnered… Read More
Purple Line Passenger Service Still Slated For Fall 2026
The Purple Line light rail is expected to start passenger service in fall 2026. Construction started ramping up over the summer, said Matthew Pollack, Executive Director for Transit Development and… Read More
Comienza la Construcción de la Estación de la Línea Púrpura de la Biblioteca de Silver Spring
Se instalaron cercas y paredes de color púrpura alrededor del área de la Biblioteca Brigadier General Charles E. McGee en Silver Spring, y los equipos comenzaron a trabajar en la… Read More