Transportation Purple Line study: Without help, light-rail line will bring gentrification. As major construction resumes, academics and activists say more is needed to preserve small businesses ...

Biggs says the testing will continue until the Purple Line opens in December 2027. Officials said crews will test braking, propulsion, electrical, signaling, and communication systems.

Until middle to late August, Wayne Avenue at Fenton Street near the Silver Spring Library is closed so workers can lay track and make other Purple Line improvements.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md (7News) — There is good news for small businesses impacted by the lengthy 16-mile Purple Line construction in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Over the next ...