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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Fairfax Co. considers charging for street parking in Reston, Tysons Corner
Drivers in Tysons and Reston could soon have to pay for street parking as Fairfax County is set to study parking management plans that would trigger changes within the next two years.
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Birds, Limes on Fairfax streets? Leaders consider dockless scooter future in Fairfax Co.
The dockless app-based shared scooters are already on the streets in Alexandria, Arlington and the District. And these scooters will likely come to Fairfax County despite concerns from county leaders.
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Is music at Metro stations gone for good?
Music in Metro stations is expected to return, despite recent silence at Columbia Heights and Gallery Place, General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said.
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Md. Red Line, Va. commuter bus service boosts start Monday
Thousands of commuters looking to get out of the D.C. region’s terrible traffic will have more frequent Metro or bus service starting Monday.
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Wreaths Across America will limit Metro single-tracking, close roads this weekend
The Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery will lead to changes in Metro’s track work schedule and traffic patterns around the cemetery. Find out what’s happening, as well as other transit and road changes over the weekend.
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No across-the-board Metro fare hikes, but some riders on track to pay more
Metrorail riders may see targeted fare increases at certain times next year, but will not face across-the-board fare hikes, a series of votes Thursday by the Metro Board assured.
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Water leak linked to cracked rail that delayed thousands of Metro riders
While Metro has reported fewer unexpected disruptions for riders lately, the replacement of 39 feet of rail at the height of the evening rush delayed thousands of commuters. The crack was detected by Metro’s internal systems.
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After Thanksgiving traffic jams, Dulles and DCA hope Amazon arrival could help widen roads
This year’s traffic jams have been some of the worst, and local leaders are working with local and federal agencies to improve the George Washington Parkway and other roads before Amazon’s HQ2 arrives.
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Metrorail Safety Commission issues warning as DC pushes for longer hours
The price of such a change, the commission said, would be Metro’s safety and reliability. But the District believes the cuts to evening and weekend service have created significant hardships for riders and businesses, even if there might have been some maintenance improvements.
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Trains to start running on new Silver Line tracks
In a significant milestone, Metro ran a track inspection vehicle Tuesday from the current end of the Silver Line through to the area around Dulles Airport, the contractor building the second phase of the line said.
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Thursday vote could lock in Metro hours through mid-2020
If the transit board does not vote, the system’s operating hours could revert to the old hours of 3 a.m. closings Friday and Saturday, midnight closings weeknights, and 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. service Sunday.
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Jury recommends life in prison for man who rammed car into Charlottesville crowd, killing a woman
A jury recommended the sentence for James Alex Fields on Tuesday for having driven his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017.
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Why Metro riders could see higher weekend fares, changes to parking fees
Metro riders should expect to pay for parking, even on weekends, during events that draw big crowds into D.C. In addition, some changes may be ahead for those riders who park on Saturdays without special events.
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One shutdown over, Metro plans for next big one
Major sections of the Blue and Yellow lines are shutting down next summer, and it’s not too son to figure out how to get around. Here’s what’s being planned.
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Fields guilty of 1st-degree murder in Charlottesville car attack
James Alex Fields drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville last year tied, which led to the death of Heather Heyer.
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