Max Smith
Max Smith is WTOP’s Northern Virginia reporter in addition to several other roles at the station.
Since 2010, he has been covering breaking news and other stories at WTOP including court cases like the corruption case against former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell, inauguration days, transportation projects, Metro and other transit issues, OccupyDC, devastating storms, community events and the real impacts of local and national politics.
He came to WTOP from CBS Radio News in New York, where he worked to coordinate live hits with CBS correspondents and stations across the country, as well as reaching out to cover breaking news stories from around the country and around the world.
Prior to joining CBS, Max was the play-by-play broadcaster and video producer for the Clermont Mavericks of the Florida Collegiate Summer League, and covered the NBA’s Orlando Professional Summer League for Philadunkia, an ESPN TrueHoop blog.
Max graduated from The George Washington University, where he worked on PBS’s “The Kalb Report,” created, produced and hosted several shows for the campus television station, GWTV, and did play-by-play and color commentary for Colonials men’s and women’s basketball and Bowie Baysox baseball.
You can reach Max at maxsmith@wtop.com or on Twitter @amaxsmith
Latest Articles by Max Smith
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Metro proposes temporary solution to crumbling DC bus garage
Because the Northern Bus Division garage near Petworth is not safe to house buses overnight, the Metro board is set to approve a new temporary home for those 20 long, accordion-like articulated buses through the lease of an empty parking lot on Georgia Ave. NW.
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I-66 toll lane designs still changing, new Nutley St. interchange proposed
Designs for two HOV or toll lanes each way on Interstate 66 between the Capital Beltway and Gainesville are still going through some significant changes, months after construction began.
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You thought Metro 24/7 track work was done? Just wait
Metro has many more round-the-clock work zones planned, starting with Blue and Yellow Line shutdowns in November and December and again next summer, and continuing long-term, including an Orange Line shutdown in the summer of 2020.
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Metro work on all lines this weekend
This weekend, commuters should expect significant track work to slow all Metro lines, and delays and intermittent stoppages along Interstate 95 in Dale City.
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Metro seeks public input on fare raises, parking fees on weekends, holidays
A public hearing is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Metro headquarters. An online survey is also available through 9 a.m. the following Monday.
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Fight over toll lanes clouds DC area’s transportation future
Adoption of the $291 billion plan came only after narrow votes against additional language aimed at boosting the odds of avoiding widening of I-495 and I-270.
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Inspection report: Metro tunnels completely dark, worker safety rules getting updated
Among federal inspectors’ findings: Some tunnels are completely dark, which could make emergency evacuations difficult; whack-a-mole efforts to contain water leaks are only partially making progress with some steady flows remaining, and work zone safety and power alarms are not always properly addressed.
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Fairfax Co. may cut pension, retirement benefits for some workers
Fairfax County will hold a public hearing next month to consider raising the minimum retirement age for civilian employees and making other changes to the pensions of county workers hired after July 1, 2019.
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Chinchillas, hedgehogs, hermit crabs could become legal pets in Fairfax Co.
The revised rules would allow hedgehogs, chinchillas and hermit crabs. The rules also would change the definition of prohibited spiders and snakes to ban only those spiders and snakes that are venomous to people.
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Changes proposed for Prince William Co., Manassas commuter buses
A series of significant commuter and local bus changes in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia are the subject of public hearings that start Wednesday.
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Police body cameras closer to implementation in Fairfax Co.
Initial reviews are positive, and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova expects body cameras will be rolled out countywide in the relatively near future.
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How many I-66 toll violations have been issued so far?
Data provided to WTOP suggest that drivers paid or owe around $3 million in administrative fees and court costs while driving I-66. The total could have been nearly double that.
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Virginia lowers tolls for solo-drivers on Interstate 66
Virginia has lowered rush-hour tolls for solo drivers on Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway, with a change to the pricing algorithm implemented this summer.
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Growing concerns of cuts coming to Metrobus service
Instead of boosting bus lanes and other improvements all across the region, several people involved in the analysis for Metro’s Bus Transformation Project are concerned Metro may simply use it as cover to significantly cut Metrobus service in many areas.
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Metro set to vote on expanding food and drink sales inside stations
Metro could put vending machines, florists and more on station platforms as part of an expanded push to bring in money for the system and offer more services for riders.
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