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Desperate to get road and bridge funding restored, locals shift focus to Senate 03/21/2022 01:11pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. When the Great Recession hit and revenues tanked, state leaders raided every pot of money they could find, including the fund that divides � New $70M Md. factory that will build Metro’s railcars to create hundreds of jobs 03/21/2022 11:12am • The D.C. Metro's current crop of late-model rail cars are still sidelined because of last fall's derailment. But plans for the next fleet of rail cars are already underway, and they will be manufactured in Maryland. Hitachi Rail said it will build a $70 million "state-of-the-art" factory in Washi Pedestrian struck, killed by hit-and-run driver in Camp Springs 03/21/2022 11:00am • A hit-and-run driver struck and killed a man in Prince George's County early Monday, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened just before 2 a.m. on the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue just before the Capital Beltway in Camp Springs, according to police. Felnibe Patefagou, 38, o Driving a leased vehicle? Here's why you should buy it 03/21/2022 10:55am • The big and unexpected jump in used vehicle prices in the last two years, prompted in part by the shortage of new vehicles, is having an impact on the leased vehicle market — and those currently leasing the vehicle they drive would probably benefit from buying it when the lease is up, or sooner. 16 best apps for buying and selling used stuff 03/21/2022 08:00am • Turn unwanted items into cash and buy used. When you're living paycheck to paycheck, you are likely feeling burned out and stressed out. And when budgets grow tight, there may seem like there's no financial relief in sight. Even with the best budgeting intentions, cutting back on daily or monthly Car Review: 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5, a solid reason to consider an EV 03/21/2022 04:23am • Brian Armstead, special contributor As auto manufacturers race toward partial or full electrification in the near future, one brand is building an electric vehicle that may as well be called the Tesla killer instead of IONIQ 5. Why is it a potential Tesla killer? Because in typical Hyundai fashion, 6 injured, including 2 children, after car crash in Prince George's Co. 03/21/2022 01:09am • Six people, including two children, were taken to the hospital following a car crash in Prince George's County, Maryland, Sunday night. The incident occurred right before 9 p.m. on New Hampshire Avenue and Northampton Drive in Adelphi, Michael Yourishin, spokesman for the Prince George's County F DC-area car guru Pat Goss dies 03/20/2022 08:20pm • A familiar face to many car enthusiasts and TV viewers has died. Pat Goss hosted the "Goss' Garage" segment on the show MotorWeek for 41 seasons — beginning with the show's very first episode. His death was announced on MotorWeek's Facebook page on Saturday. More Local News Clara Barton Parkway reopens following fatal 3-car crash 03/20/2022 10:05am • A fatal three-car crash closed a portion of the Clara Barton Parkway in Maryland for over 5 hours early Sunday morning. The crash happened about 4:20 a.m. Sunday in the area of Little Falls Bridge just before the D.C. line. WTOP Traffic reported that traffic was routed away from the crash until j Study: Large vehicles more likely than cars to hit pedestrians while turning 03/18/2022 08:50pm • Large passenger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks and vans are becoming more popular, but a new study indicates their design may contribute to an increase in certain types of crashes with pedestrians. The study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is believed to be the first to look a How donations to Goodwill help cash-strapped consumers and people who need free job training 03/18/2022 03:45pm • Cars and real estate are among items that can be donated to help fund Goodwill Of Greater Washington mission services. (Courtesy Goodwill of Greater Washington) On Sunday, the seasons officially change, and people spring cleaning to get rid of stuff don't need to throw it out —  Goodwill of G Several Charles Co. elementary school students hurt in crash involving school bus 03/17/2022 06:04pm • Several children were hurt after their school bus collided with a car in Charles County, Maryland, Thursday morning. Diane Richardson, a spokeswoman for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, said it happened shortly after 9 a.m. as the bus tried to make a U-turn on Berry Road, near Bunker Hill R U.Md. police: Broken taillight? We'll help you get it fixed 03/17/2022 05:12pm • If you’re driving around the University of Maryland with a busted taillight, you'll probably still get pulled over, but you won't get a ticket — instead, you'll more likely get a chance to have it fixed. Campus police will give drivers $250 vouchers to get broken bulbs replaced. They've partner How is the trucker convoy affecting DC traffic? A day-by-day look 03/17/2022 04:13pm • For about two weeks, a convoy of trucks, RVs and other vehicles, has slowly roved around the Beltway and on the interstate freeways in the District during the late morning and afternoon hours most days, and that’s led to a variety of impacts for D.C.-area drivers. Usually the trucks, often pace Breaking down gas prices — and why it won’t get much better anytime soon 03/17/2022 01:35pm • The price of a barrel of oil has been a roller coaster lately, and it’s draining your wallet as fast as a long commute drains your gas tank. And while our “new normal is the abnormal,” don’t expect to see things change very quickly. So how does the $100 per barrel oil breakdown when it co