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How a revamped New Carrollton station could impact Prince George’s

County and private development officials are betting big on the $47 million redevelopment at New Carrollton which includes bike lanes, sidewalks, and a new train hall. Construction is scheduled to start next year, with everything to be completed by 2026. Transit-oriented development is already happening around the station including a 291-unit apartment complex. Amtrak is also overhauling its facilities to the tune of $75 million, Metro’s Maryland headquarters will also be placed there.  (Luz Lazo / Post)  

Elrich certified as primary winner in Montgomery County executive race after recount

After a recount, the Montgomery County Board of Elections certified Marc Elrich as the winner of the Democratic primary for County Executive Wednesday. Elrich led by 35 votes after a preliminary count. After the recount, he led by 32 votes.   (Callan Tansill-Suddath / DCist)  

Purple Line light rail construction to ramp up soon

A new labor agreement helps pave the way for major construction to ramp back up on the Purple Line project, as hundreds of workers recently signed labor agreements to finish the project. The $3.4 billion project is already four years behind schedule.  (Luke Lukert / WTOP. Tip: Aaron W)  

Plans for Bond Bread Factory redevelopment on Georgia Avenue move forward

Developers filed plans with DC’s Historic Preservation Office to redevelop the Bond Bread Factory and Washington Railway & Electric Company (WRECO) buildings into a mixed-use destination complete with 472 residential units, 180 hotel rooms, street-facing retail space, and a nearly 20,000 square-foot public plaza.  (Urban Turf)  

What to expect on Metrorail this weekend

The Yellow Line continues to only run between Huntington and National Airport, and trains are running every 20 minutes. The Silver and Blue lines are also running every 20 minutes, and the Red Line every 16 minutes. The Orange is running every 10 minutes between Vienna and Ballston.   (Aja Drain / DCist)  

Arlington makes Opendoor’s list of 15 best cities for families

Opendoor, a digital residential real estate company, ranked Arlington third among its list of top 15 US cities for families. The app listed amenities like access and parks and picnic sites and academic excellence as some criteria in their decision, according to a press release.  (Ivy Lyons / WTOP)  

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