Businesses Hurt by Purple Line Construction Can Get $10,000 Grants
Businesses hurt by the extended construction of the Purple Line transit line can get grants of up to $10,000.
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Purple Line Won’t Open Until at Least Mid-2027 After Another Delay
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithThe long-awaited light rail line faces another construction-related delay, this time due to unexpected complications moving utility lines.
Purple Line Developers Signs Agreement With Labor Union
/in College Park, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithThe developers of the Purple Line have signed a labor agreement, resolving one of the last potential problems for the much-delayed light-rail transit line.
You Can Soon Take a Seaplane From College Park to New York City
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithYou’ll soon be able to take a seaplane from College Park to New York City and Boston. Starting in mid-September, Tailwind Air will fly eight-seat Cessna Grand Caravans with floats […]
Riverdale Park Expands Bike Paths Ahead of Purple Line Opening
/in Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithAlthough the light-rail line isn’t slated to open until 2026, the town has begun preparing to make it easier for residents to get to and from stops.
New Labor Dispute Poses Risk to Purple Line Construction
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithWith construction set to begin in earnest later this summer, the new construction team brought in to bring the much-delayed light-rail transit line faces a risk of a labor dispute that could slow things down.
Major Work on the Purple Line to Resume in August
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithManagers of the public-private partnership behind the 16-mile light rail line say the most heavy duty work that drivers would notice won’t start until late summer.
Purple Line’s Price Tag Jumps to $3.4 Billion After Delays
/in College Park, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithUnder the terms of a new contract signed by a private consortium managing the project and contractors, major work on the 16-mile light rail line which runs through Riverdale Park and College Park is set to resume this spring.
Amazon Helps Build New Affordable Housing Near College Park Metro
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithAmazon is helping fund a new affordable housing apartment complex near the College Park Metro station.
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