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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Power alarms, dark tunnels, Metro worker safety issues raised in new federal inspections
Federal inspections of Metro found a variety of safety issues, including concerns about Metro’s power systems, worker safety, and continuing problems with water leaks and extremely dark tunnels.
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Usage drops, but more money collected in 1st month of Dulles Toll Road rate hike
The first Dulles Toll Road rate hike since 2014 meant that even with fewer toll transactions, revenue rose 25.6 percent to $15.3 million for the month of January. That is roughly in line with some forecasts.
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DC proposes tighter ban on drivers blocking bike lanes
New D.C. rules would make it crystal clear: Drivers cannot stop in or otherwise block bike lanes.
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Tumultuous Va. legislative session moves into final week
Virginia lawmakers plowed ahead Friday with final approvals for some bills and closed-door negotiations on big-ticket items like the budget, with only some allusions to the drama surrounding the state’s top elected leaders.
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DC parking ticket, towing revenue on the decline
Parking ticket and towing revenue collected through the Department of Public Works is on the decline in D.C., continuing a trend going back about a decade.
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Virginia tax changes signed into law, refund processing can begin
Gov. Ralph Northam signed emergency tax legislation into law, which will allow delayed state tax return and refund processing to begin soon.
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Maryland focuses on toll lanes for I-270, Capital Beltway
Maryland may shift to a tolling structure in an effort to reduce congestion and encourage carpooling on both Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway.
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Showdown over Metro hours set after committee approves status quo into 2020
Metro moved closer Thursday to keeping its current hours for at least another year, even as the District threatened to block the plans in two weeks over concerns that the reduced service could remain indefinitely.
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Va. House, Senate endorse first speed cameras in Virginia
The final version of the legislation headed for Gov. Ralph Northam’s desk only allows for handheld speed cameras used by police officers while in highway work zones.
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What to expect on Metro and other transit options Presidents Day weekend
A Yellow Line shutdown and track work on all other lines will slow Metro riders over Presidents Day weekend.
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Va. close to allowing school districts to start class before Labor Day
If signed by Gov. Ralph Northam, a bill that just cleared Virginia’s General Assembly would repeal the decades-old ban on public schools starting before Labor Day. That ban is colloquially known as the “Kings Dominion Law.”
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Metro plan for another shutdown could include free SmarTrips for feds
After Metro lost about $6 million in fare and other revenues during the most recent partial shutdown of the federal government, the agency is working on plans to help riders continue using the system if there is another shutdown as soon as this weekend.
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Tolls off the table for Fairfax County Parkway
The possibility of HOV lanes on Fairfax County Parkway drew opposition from the public at a Board of Supervisors’ Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon.
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Applicants of Virginia election security post had personal info exposed
Ninety-six people who applied to be head of IT security for Virginia elections had their names, resumes, salary information, references, education history, home addresses, emails and phone numbers exposed.
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Over DC objection, vote set to keep current Metro hours
The Metro Board is moving toward extending current rail service hours for at least another year, with the support of Maryland, Virginia and federal appointees — but the District continues to object to continued service cuts.
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