It’s Happening: Construction of Maryland’s Purple Line Set to Start This Year

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By Ben FriedMar 3, 2016, 11:05 am59 pts
Yesterday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that a contractor has been selected to build the 14-mile Purple Line light rail in DC’s Maryland suburbs. It’s a milestone and a major relief following Hogan’s long history of brinkmanship with the project. Map: PurpleLineMD Kelli Raboy at Greater…

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