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All lanes reopened after fatal crash on BW Parkway

Traffic flow has resumed along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway following a a deadly Sunday morning crash on the Maryland roadway, according to authorities. U.S. Park Police reported a fatal one car crash around 8 a.m. near Laurel between Routes 197 and 198. That caused police to temporarily divert traffic away from the scene of the crash, sending northbound drivers to Route 197 and southbound drivers to Route 198.



Police haven’t provided any information about the victim or the circumstances of the crash. Below is the area where the crash took place: [google_map latitude=”39.077128″ longitude=”-76.824361″ zoom=”15″ height=”300px” location_label=”Fatal crash Baltimore-Washington Pkwy” dynamic_map=”true”]

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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