The Dulles Airport station in 2020 by Rob Pegoraro licensed under Creative Commons.

Metro’s Silver Line extension to open after four years of delay

There are still some details to finalize, including the final passenger safety certification, but Metro is confident everything will be ready on November 15, before Thanksgiving, as promised. Riders will be offered a commemorative line pendant, a tradition stretching back to Metro’s opening in 1976.  (Justin George / Post, Jordan Pascale / DCist)  

MoCo opens a solar microgrid to fuel its electric buses

With room for 14 buses now, and plans to grow to 70 buses by 2026, the microgrid at the Brookville Bus Depot can generate 4.14 megawatts of power. The project will help Montgomery County reach its climate goals, as well as provide a roadmap for overcoming the technical and financial challenges of powering electric bus fleets with solar power.  (Amanda Michelle Gomez / DCist)  

‘Missing middle’ housing has become the main issue in Arlington election

The campaign for one of the Arlington County Board seats has become a referendum on changes to zoning laws that would allow more four-, six-, and eight-unit buildings. All the candidates agree that more housing and cheaper options are needed, but how to make that happen has become a matter of significant debate among them.  (Teo Armus / Post)  

Interdisciplinary team of scientists starting work in Baltimore on climate adaptation and resilience

The project is one of three “Urban Integrated Field Laboratories” nationwide where researchers from a dozen disciplines will work together to understand how changing temperatures, storms, sea levels, and ecology affect people in urban neighborhoods. City officials hope the results of the project will help them better prepare for the climate changes that are coming.  (Aman Azhar / Inside Climate News)  

Alexandria starting planning process for area west of I-395

The city is starting the “comprehensive update of the Alexandria West Small Area Plan.” Three meetings are scheduled in November for residents to get involved and make their preferences known.  (Alexandria Living)  

Seaplane service has started from Dulles Airport to New York City

The 80-minute flight costs $395 and leaves from a general aviation terminal at Dulles, landing on the East River adjacent to Manhattan. Originally slated to leave from an airport in College Park, Maryland, the airline began service on October 14.  (Andrea Sachs / Post)  

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