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Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA
Don't Forget: Metro Subway System To Close This Weekend In MD For Comms Upgrade: MTA Commuters in Maryland can expect disruptions in their travels for several days as the Department of Transportation prepares to make improvements to the agency’s communications system. All stations on the Metro Subway system will be closed for several days in May to allow crews MTA to "complete key work for a new communications system that will provide a safer, more reliable subway for years to come.” The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5 before reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, My 8 for the morning commute. While the subways are down, a bus bridge will operate between…

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by Zak Failla
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Metro Subway System To Close For Days In Maryland For Comms Upgrade: MTA Metro Subway System To Close For Days In Maryland For Comms Upgrade: MTA
Metro Subway System To Close For Days In Maryland For Comms Upgrade: MTA Commuters in Maryland can expect disruptions in their travels for several days as the Department of Transportation prepares to make improvements to the agency’s communications system. All stations on the Metro Subway system will be closed for several days in May to allow crews MTA to "complete key work for a new communications system that will provide a safer, more reliable subway for years to come.” The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5 before reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, My 8 for the morning commute. While the subways are down, a bus bridge will operate between…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Accused MTA Bus Driver Murderer Arrested In Georgia, Police Say Accused MTA Bus Driver Murderer Arrested In Georgia, Police Say
Accused MTA Bus Driver Murderer Arrested In Georgia, Police Say The man accused of killing a MTA bus driver back in October 2022 has been found and arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, authorities say. Leon Hill was located by detectives in Atlanta on Thursday, Jan. 12, after being accused of killing 40-year-old Elaine Jackson on Oct. 18, 2022, according to Baltimore police. Jackson was on her way to work when she was allegedly gunned down by Hill after a difficult breakup. Hill had been named in a Peace Order filed by Jackson after their separation, claiming he continuously harassed her.  The mother of four was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital desp…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Police ID Suspected Gunman Who Killed MTA Bus Driver On Her Way To Work In Maryland Police ID Suspected Gunman Who Killed MTA Bus Driver On Her Way To Work In Maryland
Police ID Suspected Gunman Who Killed MTA Bus Driver On Her Way To Work In Maryland Police investigators in Baltimore have released new information and a photo of a shooting suspect who gunned down an MTA bus driver near a popular park this week. Leon Hill, 53, is on the run in Maryland following the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Elaine Jackson in the area of Carroll Park in Southwest Baltimore on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The Baltimore Police Department released a photo of Hill on Friday, Oct. 21, following the fatal shooting of Jackson at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the 1500 block of Washington Boulevard while she was heading in to work. Upon arrival at the s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID MTA Bus Driver Gunned Down On Her Way To Work In Maryland Police ID MTA Bus Driver Gunned Down On Her Way To Work In Maryland
Police ID MTA Bus Driver Gunned Down On Her Way To Work In Maryland Baltimore City Police have identified the MTA bus driver who was killed earlier this week near Carroll Park in Southwest Baltimore. Elaine Jackson, 40, was found with multiple gunshot wounds shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the 1500 block of Washington Boulevard as she was reportedly making her way to work. Upon arrival at the scene, police say that officers located Jackson, who was transported to the University of Maryland’s Shock Trauma, where she died of her injuries later on Tuesday. Jackson was a mother of four children who range in age between 7 and 22, according to WBAL. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Person Purportedly Struck By Train In Anne Arundel County (DEVELOPING) Person Purportedly Struck By Train In Anne Arundel County (DEVELOPING)
Person Purportedly Struck By Train In Anne Arundel County (Developing) A person was apparently struck by a train halting service to rail service Friday, May 13. Service to the MARC Penn Line Train 43 was suspended for alleged recovery efforts as of 2:25 p.m., according to MTA officials and developing reports. Update - MARC Penn Line 431 Delay -- Penn Line Train 431 (12:35am Dpt Penn Station) has been cancelled for this afternoons service due to Police activity suspending service on the Penn Line. https://t.co/vfDNlXGeu7 — MTA Maryland (@mtamaryland) May 13, 2022 This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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MTA Bus Driver Killer Sentenced Without Parole MTA Bus Driver Killer Sentenced Without Parole
MTA Bus Driver Killer Sentenced Without Parole A 25-year-old man who pleaded guilty to the 2020 murder of MTA bus driver Marcus Parks Sr., was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole Thursday, May 5, announced officials.  Cameron Silcott got into an argument with the bus driver after Parks told him passengers were not allowed on the bus. Silcott stole Parks's bag, CBS13 reports. When the driver tried to get it back, Silcott shot him 10 times on the bus 1200 block of East Fayette Street on October 8, 2020, according to authorities and the outlet. Nichelle Greene, 29, also pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in …

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by Annie DeVoe