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'Absolutely winter ready': How WSSC is preparing for water main breaks 11/08/2021 01:24pm • Just walk out the door in the morning and it���s quickly apparent that winter is coming. For some, it means the Christmas season is near. Or cuffing season or ski season. For utility companies, it means broken water main season. At the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, they know tha Car Review: New Subaru Outback Wilderness adds off-road capability to rugged wagon 11/08/2021 04:07am • Wagons are not the most popular mode of transportation, but Subaru made the wagon cooler when it added the Outback model back in 2000. The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness looks to gain buyers by making a more off-road worthy wagon/crossover vehicle. Subaru gave the Outback Wilderness greater ground c Maryland lawmakers, bay advocates react to late-night passage of $1.2 trillion US infrastructure bill 11/06/2021 10:52am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at��Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. The U.S. House cleared a $1.2 trillion physical infrastructure bill and took a major step toward passage of a landmark $1.85 trillion soc Lucid Motors opens Tysons showroom Saturday 11/05/2021 12:00pm • Electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors will open a showroom at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia on Nov. 6. (Courtesy Lucid Motors) Electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors will open a showroom at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia on Saturday. It's the automaker���s 11th showroom to open. Newark Parts of Northern Virginia transform ahead of Metro's arrival 11/05/2021 09:55am • Substantial completion of the work on Phase 2 of the Metrorail Silver Line extension project is finished, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Thursday. ���This is a significant step toward completing the 11.5-mile extension that will provide rail service for residents in Reston, Hern Construction on Silver Line Phase 2 complete, key step in handing over to Metro 11/04/2021 11:59pm • A key component in Metrorail's Silver Line extension project has reached "substantial completion." This means that major construction is complete and operational readiness testing is able to begin, during which the contractor will demonstrate the project���s functionality. It's a key step toward 'We never get rid of that pain': Mother shares loss in push for pedestrian, bike safety 11/04/2021 04:19pm • The death of her daughter, who was killed 11 years ago while on a bicycle in Prince George's County, Maryland, is always with Kenniss Henry ��� on Thursday she shared her grief to try to prevent another tragedy. "I don't bring my pain outside, and inflict it on other people, but it's there," said Md. citizens redistricting commission finalizes congressional, legislative maps 11/04/2021 01:00pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, created by Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) to draw up maps that he will propose to the Genera Prince George's County highlights its affordable housing efforts 11/04/2021 12:48am • In Maryland, Prince George's County leaders on Wednesday highlighted their efforts to preserve housing for working men and women who are unable to pay the region's sky-high rents. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks visited a Langley Park neighborhood, which includes a property of nearly 600 g With bond boost, Loudoun Board set to OK design of road connecting two Metro stops 11/03/2021 01:43pm • Two still-to-be-opened Metro stations in Loudoun County, Virginia, will be connected by a road that's not there today ��� and get a better interest rate to pay for it. Loudoun County voters approved four bond issues on Election Day, including issuing more than $68 million in general obligation ca Player of the Week: West Springfield's Emmanuel Baskerville 11/03/2021 04:16am • When Emmanuel Baskerville took over as the West Springfield quarterback following a teammate���s injury in the third game of the season, Coach Anthony Parker thought his team would have to rely on Baskerville���s running ability to move the ball on offense. Baskerville played quarterback on t Slow down: Fairfax City speed cameras near schools now watching 11/01/2021 07:40am • A sign denotes a new speed camera on Fairfax Boulevard, near Fairfax High School, on the morning of Nov. 1, 2021. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) Most drivers know to slow down in school zones ��� those who forget in the city of Fairfax, Virginia, will be reminded with a speed camera ticket. Beginning Car Review: Drop-top MINI John Cooper Works allows for a thrilling open-air ride 11/01/2021 04:54am • In world of crossovers, there are still some sporty little cars to put a big smile on your face. If you���ve said, ���Sign me up,��� MINI has just the car for you. The 2022 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible is a little bundle of fun with 228hp, which is plenty of motivation for this little car. Thi Column: My experience with the (virtual) 2021 Marine Corps Marathon 10/31/2021 11:23pm • WTOPs Stephanie Gaines-Bryant posing with her Marine Marathon 10K medals. There was no early morning subway ride for me, no street closures, no crowded start line and no smelly porta-potties. This year's Marine Corps Marathon and 10K were virtual. This year's race was my 7th Marine Corps Mara Washington's horrific habit of losing winnable games continues in Denver 10/31/2021 07:14pm • WFT's horrific habit of losing winnable games continues in Denver originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWith its matchup against the Broncos now over, the Washington Football Team is heading into its bye week. Many who follow the Burgundy and Gold probably aren't looking forward to the te