🅿️ICYMI🅿️ The Fenton Village Parking District Discount is making it easier—and more affordable—to shop🛍️, dine🍽️, and support local businesses🏪 📲Details ▶️ https://ow.ly/LciQ50XQlx4 Montgomery County, MD Government Purple Line Montgomery County Council #silverspringmd #ParkingDiscount #parking

🟣📰ICYMI📰🟣 Last week Purple Line released it's March 2026 newsletter. The March Newsletter includes construction updates, an interview with a panel of women at Purple Line Transit Operators and MORE! ▶️ https://ow.ly/859b50YzSqi Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters

A beautiful sight as always #PurpleLineProgress

Caught another @purplelinemd.bsky.social test in the wild!

Starting on or about April 1, 2026, Purple Line crews will detour pedestrians daily 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on Riverdale Rd between Auburn Ave and BW Pkwy for about 3 weeks to allow landscaping and final sidewalk reconstruction. Bus stops remain accessible. Follow detour signs and avoid work zones.

Stay up to date with the latest progress, see the upcoming Community Advisory Team (CATs) meeting schedule, and explore more in our March newsletter by visiting our digital newsroom below. English: https://ow.ly/1qGP50Yz9iH Español :https://ow.ly/PBcN50Yz9iA

Even more impressive than the train itself are the cheers that greeted it. You won't see this for cars on a new highway!

#PurpleLineMD test train rolling through the UMD campus

Pleasing to see people gathering to watch testing of new #lightrail. The 16 mile @purplelinemd.bsky.social in #Maryland with bring #masstransit to thousands, getting people out of their private vehicles @waroncars.bsky.social #TransitSky

SOON

Good morning to everyone who is beside themselves with excitement about the nightly train testing for the @purplelinemd.bsky.social on the UMD-College Park campus!🙋

IT’S REAL!!

It's not every day (or night!) that you see people standing by to cheer on a train but the @mta.maryland.gov @purplelinemd.bsky.social got to experience that this week. Our team worked hard to reach this milestone to extend testing thru UMD. Look forward to more during this year of MOTION!

Maryland Purple Line is in motion, moving along the alignment! Crews will begin live wire testing of LRVs between College Park - UMD and Adelphi Road UMGC. Testing will occur overnight to minimize impacts. Expect brief delays. For more details, visit here https://ow.ly/xfZh50YySuS

No edits—just progress in motion 🚆 We’re closer than you think!

💜‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️💜 @purplelinemd.bsky.social begins overnight testing in College Park this week By Clare Roth in @thedbk.bsky.social dbknews.com/2026/03/23/p...

🟣🚆REMINDER🚆🟣 MTA Maryland Service Alerts has released the scheduled for the Spring 2026 Purple Line Community Advisory Team virtual meetings, they'll be held from April 14 through April 28, 2026. 📰▶️ https://ow.ly/v1cG50Yj1gH Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters

Maryland Purple Line is in motion, moving along the alignment! Crews will begin live wire testing of LRVs between College Park - UMD and Adelphi Road UMGC. Testing will occur overnight to minimize impacts. Expect brief delays. For more details, visit here https://ow.ly/ztKt50YyitP.

Congrats to the City of New Carrollton on receiving a Purple Line Transit Partners "Beyond the Rails" Grant. This investment will help the city continue building a vibrant community food forest in Veterans Park. Grant applications are open! https://ow.ly/bZiV50YxM3G.

Congrats to the City of New Carrollton on receiving a Purple Line Transit Partners "Beyond the Rails" Grant. This investment will help the city continue building a vibrant community food forest in Veterans Park. Grant applications are open! https://ow.ly/bZiV50YxM3G.

Pedestrian safety is key. Stay alert near tracks, use crossings, and follow signs. Hear tips from Duane Mahan, who serves as the Chief Safety Officer for Purple Line Transit Operators https://ow.ly/ArjR50YpL5X.

We’re closer than you think! Closer to businesses, residents, and communities across the corridor. With the project now over 87% complete, it is truly in motion. See the many businesses the Purple Line will be just steps away from when service begins https://ow.ly/LSyQ50YpJe9.

The Purple Line proudly spotlights Flowers Bakery Cafe. Flowers Bakery Cafe hand-crafts beautiful, elegant baked goods, offering a wide selection of pastries known for their quality and attention to detail. Watch the new spotlight  youtu.be/1bu86XiBrwM.

Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Day! We thank every single person on the Purple Line team. Your commitment continues to shape a stronger, more connected community for the future. #TransitEmployeeAppreciation

See Purple Line progress. Crews are installing wall panels near stairs and escalators at the future Bethesda Station. We are less than a month away from spring Community Advisory Team meetings with the Purple Line team! Learn more about these meetings https://ow.ly/6nJ050YpJzp.

MTA announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED Silver certification to the new @purplelinemd.bsky.social Maintenance Facility in Glenridge, MD, recognizing its high standards in environmental stewardship. For more details, visit: www.mta.maryland.gov/articles/534

Click here for more Purple Line pictures: ggwash.org/view/102718/...

The latest newsletter is here! On this monthly edition, our newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight with ZP Tax and an interview with Kevin London, MTS Construction Superintendent. English: https://ow.ly/VMIV50YpMWY Español: https://ow.ly/5RMP50YpMWW

A significant severe weather outbreak is possible on Monday across the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Carolinas, including the risk for widespread damaging straight-line wind gusts, hail and a few significant tornadoes.

Don’t let your lawn furniture, potted plants, or trash cans become dangerous projectiles! Secure everything now before the storms arrive! Review preparedness recommendations at go.md.gov/StormPrep For more insurance-related preparedness resources, visit: insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pag...

🚸✏️UPDATE✏️🚸 Code Blue–Early Dismissal for #MontgomeryCountyMD Schools on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to severe storms possible at normal dismissal time. ⚠️Visit the #MCPS website for more information ▶️ www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org (image from MCPS) @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social

📡Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts📡enabled on your cell phone📲! ⚠️Alert Montgomery⚠️ provides accurate and immediate emergency notifications from @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social to your cell, work, or home phones via text, email, or voice message. Sign Up here▶️ bit.ly/3N2t8sc @mococouncilmd.bsky.social

Gale Warning issued March 16 at 8:46AM EDT until March 17 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Additional Details Here.

Light Rail Update: For complete details, visit www.mta.maryland.gov/service-aler...

🔊Be Weather-Ready TODAY🔊 ✅Sign Up for Notifications ✅Create a Communications Plan with family members ✅Pick a safe room in your home, such as a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor ✅Prepare Your Home: secure loose objects ✅Help Your Neighbor @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #weatherready

On or about March 15- 20, 2026, southbound Kenilworth Avenue (MD 201) will be temporarily closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for overhead catenary wire installa­tion over the roadway. One northbound lane stays open. Pedestrian access maintained. Follow signage and instructions.

Happy Pi Day! Engineers know that π isn’t just for pie jokes. It’s what keeps the math behind curves, tunnels, bridges, and rail lines. Celebrate 3.14 Day with a slice of pie, a small celebration of the number that quietly helps keep projects like this on track!

Purple Line crews begin embedded track concrete placement at Wayne Avenue and Cedar Street. Watch Purple Line progress in motion by visiting our YouTube page https://ow.ly/A5hn50YpHgP.

🟣🚆NEW🚆🟣 MTA Maryland Service Alerts has released the scheduled for the Spring 2026 @PurpleLineMD Community Advisory Team virtual meetings, they'll be held from April 14 through April 28, 2026. 📰▶️ https://ow.ly/v1cG50Yj1gH Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #mdcommuters

Catenary extended to Silver Spring now.

@purplelinemd.bsky.social is recruiting a Training and Workforce Development Specialist (Temporary One-Year Appointment) in Hyattsville, MD! Interested parties should apply now: www.transittalent.com/job-training...

Founded by Noemy Gaby Hernandez in 2023, Gaby’s Hair Salon is a full-service, family-friendly salon in Hyattsville. Package deals and memberships are tailored for individuals and families https://ow.ly/aq7n50YgIN7. Visit this business today!

Storefront improvements strengthen entire commercial corridors. They signal to residents that investment's happening on their block and in their neighborhood. The momentum is there in Long Branch – thanks to partnerships with local and federal officials – and along the whole Purple Line corridor.

Thanks to @govwesmoore.bsky.social, Secretary Day, @raskin.house.gov, CE Elrich, DHCD & the Long Branch Community for inviting @mta.maryland.gov & @purplelinemd.bsky.social to celebrate today's announcement of Facade grant funding along the Purple Line corridor. The Purple Line connects communities!

Purple Line crews advance in Lyttonsville, installing OCS poles, train switches, and guard rails for safe light rail. Learn more about the Purple Line and its benefits for the region by visiting our website https://ow.ly/7mt050YpFV2.

Happy International Women’s Day! This project wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible women engineers, administrators, planners, operators, and so many others. These dedicated women are fascinated by the Purple Line and work tirelessly every day to keep it moving.

🚋 See the train in motion! “Why isn’t the Purple Line open in Prince George’s County yet?” is a question we hear often. The simple answer... it takes time to test everything and make sure it is safe. See more #PurpleLineProgress here https://ow.ly/FLaO50YbW68#PurpleLineProgress

It’s tax time! Make it stress-free with ZP Tax, your trusted Tax Preparation Company in Silver Spring, Maryland. Visit ZP Tax and other businesses close to the Purple Line. Learn more about businesses here https://ow.ly/6n9150Ymssb.

👀 #ConnectingCommunities