Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Gov. Wes Moore (D) and other Maryland officials gather to celebrate the completion of the Purple Line in Silver Spring on Thursday. (Jordan Tovin/For the Washington Post) | | | | | | | What to know Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and officials laid the final tracks for the Purple Line, a 16-mile light rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The project, delayed by contractor disputes and the pandemic, is $5 billion over budget and will open in late 2027. Officials emphasize its importance for economic empowerment and efficient transportation. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Letters to the Editor | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |