Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ordered the removal of all 7000-series railcars from service. Only 40 trains will remain operating as of now. 7000-series trains make up nearly 60% of Metrorail’s fleet so trains will operate about every 30 minutes rather than the usual 5-8 minutes.
Maryland
More non-prescription meds are coming to vending machines
Vending machines in Maryland can now stock everything from allergy relief to some contraception along with candy or chips under a new state law.
Hogan proposes $150 million for increased Maryland police funding
Gov. Larry Hogan, R, on Friday announced police and public-safety funding proposals, which drew criticism from Democratic members of the Legislature.
Maryland is seeing an increase in precipitation, sea level and flooding
The Capital News Service Digital Bureau analyzed data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, finding an increase of precipitation in the state of Maryland over the last two decades.
Media Watch: The Gabby Petito Disappearance
Student media reporters analyze network coverage of the Gabby Petito disappearance.
Anne Arundel County School Board of Education considers raising school bus driver wages
The Anne Arundel County School Board of Education votes to increase school bus driver compensation by $5 an hour and offers incentives to maintain and recruit drivers.
Facebook whistleblower testifies before members of the Senate
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen fielded questions and shared insight into Facebook’s daily routines at the media giant.
Animals at the Maryland Zoo are getting the animal-friendly COVID vaccine
Animals now are receiving protection from COVID with a vaccine provided by Zoetis at no cost to the zoos. It will be given to 34 animals at the zoo, and they will begin receiving the shots in October of this year.
Maryland holds game in honor of mental health awareness
Maryland football wears green ribbons in honor of mental health awareness for their game against Iowa.