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Metro police seek suspect in alleged Blue Line assault

The Metro Transit Police are trying to find the person they say assaulted a Metro rider last week. Police said the assault happened on Tuesday, Oct. 26, around 4 p.m. on a Blue Line train between the Benning Road and Potomac Avenue stations in D.C. The suspect hit a victim multiple times, the police said, adding that it’s a possible hate crime. Metro Transit Police tweeted a photo of the suspect and said D.C.’s Crime Solvers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and/or an indictment.

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Washington Manassas Airport cleared to offer commercial airline flights

Washington Manassas Airport, formerly known as Manassas Regional Airport, has taken a big step toward its goal of offering passenger service. The airport, which is owned by the city of Manassas, Virginia, received its FAA Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, a designation required before commercial airlines can begin service. During a ceremony Monday, FAA Associate Administrator Dan Edwards presented a framed version of the certificate to airport leaders.  Edwards said it's "extremely rare" for an existing airport that caters to private flights to clear this hurdle. 
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