WMATA Board Charts New Course for Metro with Train Automation Plan

The WMATA board has approved a plan to bring automated trains to the Metro system, signaling a major technological shift for commuters across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. This move aims to enhance efficiency and reliability, promising a new era for one of the nation's busiest transit networks.

D.C. Ride-Hailing App Empower Fights City Ban with Free Rides and Political Pressure

Washington, D.C. ride-hailing app Empower is embroiled in a legal battle with the city over a cease-and-desist order. In response, Empower is offering free rides and mounting a political pressure campaign targeting the D.C. Council, challenging local regulations.

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to Step Down, Leaving Significant Mark on Northern Virginia's Tech Landscape

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands is stepping down after 12 years, leaving a significant legacy of growth, including the critical Academic Building One in Alexandria, which bolsters Northern Virginia's tech talent pipeline for the DMV region.