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Transportation reporter covering DC, MD & VA for ABC7. Graduate of Paint Branch High in Montgomery Co & Univ. of Maryland. Christian. Love sports, books, Terps!

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For the first time ever, an Amtrak NextGen Acela train just pulled up to Union Station. It had left Boston at 6 AM this morning, taking roughly 7 hours to make the entire trip.

For the first time ever, an Amtrak NextGen Acela train just pulled up to Union Station. It had left Boston at 6 AM this morning, taking roughly 7 hours to make the entire trip.

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The president announced today work to make the reflecting pool “American flag blue” is wrapping up. Court records the Interior Department filed today indicate crews will start filling the pool with water again on Sunday at the latest. The video shows them doing some final checks.

The president announced today work to make the reflecting pool “American flag blue” is wrapping up. Court records the Interior Department filed today indicate crews will start filling the pool with water again on Sunday at the latest. The video shows them doing some final checks.

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Planes landed at Reagan National Airport in wind gusts of up to 48 mph today - travelers tell me they experienced the wildest landings of their lives. #aviation

Planes landed at Reagan National Airport in wind gusts of up to 48 mph today - travelers tell me they experienced the wildest landings of their lives. #aviation

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Traffic headed to Reagan National Airport is backed up a half mile onto Rt. 1 - if you are traveling by car, I would plan on at least an extra hour, maybe more, just to get to the terminals. Taking Metro - even if you drop folks off 1 stop away from DCA - is a way to avoid this

Traffic headed to Reagan National Airport is backed up a half mile onto Rt. 1 - if you are traveling by car, I would plan on at least an extra hour, maybe more, just to get to the terminals. Taking Metro - even if you drop folks off 1 stop away from DCA - is a way to avoid this

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Huge crowds at the Smithsonian Metro station at this hour. Normally 8:45 would only be about a half hour before the fireworks, but with the change this year, we are still likely almost 2 hours away from the start. #wmata

Huge crowds at the Smithsonian Metro station at this hour. Normally 8:45 would only be about a half hour before the fireworks, but with the change this year, we are still likely almost 2 hours away from the start. #wmata

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This is the first “Late Night Hype” of the summer in DC. The Department of Parks and Rec has put these on since 2021 to give teenagers something positive to do. DPR will host weekly events like this for teens until September.

This is the first “Late Night Hype” of the summer in DC. The Department of Parks and Rec has put these on since 2021 to give teenagers something positive to do. DPR will host weekly events like this for teens until September.

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While announcing a $22.5 billion plan to upgrade Dulles Airport, the president said the walk from the garages is too far, so he wants to build a 32,000 car garage in an area that today is a surface lot. Walkways would connect the garage to the terminal. What do you think?

While announcing a $22.5 billion plan to upgrade Dulles Airport, the president said the walk from the garages is too far, so he wants to build a 32,000 car garage in an area that today is a surface lot. Walkways would connect the garage to the terminal. What do you think?

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Air travel issues continue, but now in our area they’re largely related to one airline, Southwest. Video sent by a viewer of our sister station in Baltimore shows BWI Marshall, where Southwest has nearly 200 canceled flights today. 32 Southwest flights canceled at DCA, 10@ Dulles

Air travel issues continue, but now in our area they’re largely related to one airline, Southwest. Video sent by a viewer of our sister station in Baltimore shows BWI Marshall, where Southwest has nearly 200 canceled flights today. 32 Southwest flights canceled at DCA, 10@ Dulles

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July 4 is not an ideal day for this. One of the cars on this Metro train derailed near the College Park station, and trains are single tracking between CP & Hyattsville Crossing. Plan extra time if you're headed from this area of Prince George's to DC for the fireworks. #wmata

July 4 is not an ideal day for this. One of the cars on this Metro train derailed near the College Park station, and trains are single tracking between CP & Hyattsville Crossing. Plan extra time if you're headed from this area of Prince George's to DC for the fireworks. #wmata

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Some DC city leaders are upset after Politico reported that the US DOT wants to ban speed, red light, and other traffic enforcement cameras in the District. City data shows this speed camera on New York Ave. near North Capitol St. has given out more than 10,000 tickets since Oct.

Some DC city leaders are upset after Politico reported that the US DOT wants to ban speed, red light, and other traffic enforcement cameras in the District. City data shows this speed camera on New York Ave. near North Capitol St. has given out more than 10,000 tickets since Oct.

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DMV officials are warning drivers to be extra careful as roads are still not back to normal, and many merge areas like the one at this exit from DCA onto Route 1 are still mostly covered in snow. If you go out into traffic too fast you could hit someone.

DMV officials are warning drivers to be extra careful as roads are still not back to normal, and many merge areas like the one at this exit from DCA onto Route 1 are still mostly covered in snow. If you go out into traffic too fast you could hit someone.

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In Silver Spring Maryland Governor Wes Moore & other officials just pounded in the final rails for the entire 16-mile project in Montgomery & Prince George’s. There’s still a lot of work to be done installing overhead wires & testing. It’s expected to open late next year.

In Silver Spring Maryland Governor Wes Moore & other officials just pounded in the final rails for the entire 16-mile project in Montgomery & Prince George’s. There’s still a lot of work to be done installing overhead wires & testing. It’s expected to open late next year.

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It is an absolutely beautiful, perfect weather night on the National Mall. I wish June weather could always be like this! A lot of people are out too.

It is an absolutely beautiful, perfect weather night on the National Mall. I wish June weather could always be like this! A lot of people are out too.

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5:30 PM update: If anything, it is getting worse, this is the backup on northbound Rt. 1, it goes almost the entire way to S. Glebe Rd. #DCA #wmata

5:30 PM update: If anything, it is getting worse, this is the backup on northbound Rt. 1, it goes almost the entire way to S. Glebe Rd. #DCA #wmata

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Traffic from Reagan National Airport is backed way up onto Rt. 1 as we are in one of the busiest periods of the busiest air travel day for Thanksgiving. I took my own reporter advice & dropped someone off at Crystal City Metro- riding one stop was his only way to make his flight.

Traffic from Reagan National Airport is backed way up onto Rt. 1 as we are in one of the busiest periods of the busiest air travel day for Thanksgiving. I took my own reporter advice & dropped someone off at Crystal City Metro- riding one stop was his only way to make his flight.

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Are they working at stopping fare evasion? They did seem to discourage some people from going through without paying, but others still found ways to get over the new higher fare gates at Fort Totten. #wmata

Are they working at stopping fare evasion? They did seem to discourage some people from going through without paying, but others still found ways to get over the new higher fare gates at Fort Totten. #wmata

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My coworker John sent me this video of riders waiting at Metro Center, Metro is reporting Red Line delays both directions due to a signal problem at Dupont Circle. #wmata

My coworker John sent me this video of riders waiting at Metro Center, Metro is reporting Red Line delays both directions due to a signal problem at Dupont Circle. #wmata

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The military is doing a series of flyovers over DC right now, just captured this video from Reagan National Airport.

The military is doing a series of flyovers over DC right now, just captured this video from Reagan National Airport.

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With the later than normal fireworks and other changes I wasn’t sure what to expect, but right now America 250 is drawing MASSIVE crowds to the Smithsonian Metro station, far more than I’ve seen here at this time on previous July 4ths. #wmata
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With the later than normal fireworks and other changes I wasn’t sure what to expect, but right now America 250 is drawing MASSIVE crowds to the Smithsonian Metro station, far more than I’ve seen here at this time on previous July 4ths. #wmata

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BREAKING: Metro is now free to ride for the rest of the July 4 night. The gates opened a few minutes early at Smithsonian. You don’t need to tap at stations, just walk through! #wmata
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BREAKING: Metro is now free to ride for the rest of the July 4 night. The gates opened a few minutes early at Smithsonian. You don’t need to tap at stations, just walk through! #wmata

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260,750 views • 2 months ago

Here is a look inside one of the new NextGen Acela trains. Amtrak says upgrades include free 5G Wi-Fi, plus you no longer have to reach over someone to plug something in if you have an aisle seat. There are plugs and USB ports in between each set of seats.
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Here is a look inside one of the new NextGen Acela trains. Amtrak says upgrades include free 5G Wi-Fi, plus you no longer have to reach over someone to plug something in if you have an aisle seat. There are plugs and USB ports in between each set of seats.

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1,074,492 views • 1 year ago

Metro says since Sunday, May 24 they have given out 740 bus fare evasion tickets and have made 46 arrests as part of a crackdown on Metrobus. In some cases officers are going onto buses and pulling people off who were seen on security camera evading the fare elsewhere. #wmata
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Metro says since Sunday, May 24 they have given out 740 bus fare evasion tickets and have made 46 arrests as part of a crackdown on Metrobus. In some cases officers are going onto buses and pulling people off who were seen on security camera evading the fare elsewhere. #wmata

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290,531 views • 3 months ago

For those of you who like the famous mobile lounges at Dulles airport, we learned this morning they are not going away anytime soon. The airport will spend $160 million to refurbish its 49 mobile lounges & Plane Mates. #avgeek
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For those of you who like the famous mobile lounges at Dulles airport, we learned this morning they are not going away anytime soon. The airport will spend $160 million to refurbish its 49 mobile lounges & Plane Mates. #avgeek

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1,934,567 views • 2 years ago

We’re getting our first detailed look at what the future Metro 8000 series trains will look like! New features include open gangways connecting pairs of trains, lights on the floor, more electronic signs, & more seats against the wall like on the New York City subway. #wmata
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We’re getting our first detailed look at what the future Metro 8000 series trains will look like! New features include open gangways connecting pairs of trains, lights on the floor, more electronic signs, & more seats against the wall like on the New York City subway. #wmata

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124,372 views • 2 months ago

BREAKING: Majority of Montgomery County school board approves a measure to relocate the current Wootton High School to the Crown Farm area of Gaithersburg. Opponents chanted “shame, shame“ as they left immediately after the vote.
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BREAKING: Majority of Montgomery County school board approves a measure to relocate the current Wootton High School to the Crown Farm area of Gaithersburg. Opponents chanted “shame, shame“ as they left immediately after the vote.

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Kenyan McDuffie is speaking at his election night party in DC. There are still no results in as he talks to the crowd at The Park at 14th.
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Kenyan McDuffie is speaking at his election night party in DC. There are still no results in as he talks to the crowd at The Park at 14th.

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97,899 views • 2 months ago

Today at Union Station in DC, Amtrak gave us a tour of the new Airo trains that will debut in the Pacific Northwest this year and on the East Coast starting next year. This thread of video from our tour will show some of the features the new trains will have.
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Today at Union Station in DC, Amtrak gave us a tour of the new Airo trains that will debut in the Pacific Northwest this year and on the East Coast starting next year. This thread of video from our tour will show some of the features the new trains will have.

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214,795 views • 7 months ago

The crowd at baggage claim & the customer service line for Southwest Airlines at Reagan National are insane! The airline is having a meltdown & people are being told it could be days before they get to their destinations. Southwest blames lingering storm impacts. #aviation
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The crowd at baggage claim & the customer service line for Southwest Airlines at Reagan National are insane! The airline is having a meltdown & people are being told it could be days before they get to their destinations. Southwest blames lingering storm impacts. #aviation

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622,225 views • 3 years ago

Right now at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, volunteers are packing more than 2000 Christmas dinners that will be delivered to many people in need in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This is the 50th year they’ve done this here!
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Right now at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, volunteers are packing more than 2000 Christmas dinners that will be delivered to many people in need in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This is the 50th year they’ve done this here!

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Today the Union Station Redevelopment Corp. announced a big step forward for plans to expand & modernize the 117-year old train station. They say a one-year study that charts a path forward is finished. Some parts would radically change, historical parts would be preserved.
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Today the Union Station Redevelopment Corp. announced a big step forward for plans to expand & modernize the 117-year old train station. They say a one-year study that charts a path forward is finished. Some parts would radically change, historical parts would be preserved.

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Even for DC, traffic anywhere close Georgetown is absolutely horrific tonight, there was Secret Service activity & MPD said the Key Bridge would be closed throughout rush hour. My coworker & I finally abandoned the area completely and are heading north and way out of our way.
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Even for DC, traffic anywhere close Georgetown is absolutely horrific tonight, there was Secret Service activity & MPD said the Key Bridge would be closed throughout rush hour. My coworker & I finally abandoned the area completely and are heading north and way out of our way.

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48,610 views • 10 months ago

This will be a blast from the past for many people. You can also tour the restored original 1000 series train car from when Metrorail began in 1976, complete with retro advertisements similar to what you would’ve seen in the 1970s. And carpet! #wmata
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This will be a blast from the past for many people. You can also tour the restored original 1000 series train car from when Metrorail began in 1976, complete with retro advertisements similar to what you would’ve seen in the 1970s. And carpet! #wmata

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14,439 views • 2 months ago

Montgomery Co Fire is apologizing for an incident caught on video shared by Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts baseball players who say a firefighter at a station near Blair High sprayed the field, forcing them to cancel a game after a ball went over the fence & hit a pickup truck
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Montgomery Co Fire is apologizing for an incident caught on video shared by Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts baseball players who say a firefighter at a station near Blair High sprayed the field, forcing them to cancel a game after a ball went over the fence & hit a pickup truck

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50,014 views • 1 year ago

NEW: Video from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority that shows how the new Long Bridge for trains and a parallel bridge for pedestrians & bikers will be constructed over the Potomac River. Major construction work is expected to start next year, currently the projected completion date is 2030.
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NEW: Video from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority that shows how the new Long Bridge for trains and a parallel bridge for pedestrians & bikers will be constructed over the Potomac River. Major construction work is expected to start next year, currently the projected completion date is 2030.

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40,899 views • 11 months ago