Gov. Hogan: Park Service does ‘terrible job’ with BW Parkway - WTOP Morning Headlines - Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan pulled no punches when commenting on the infamous pothole problem that plagues the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The parkway is controlled by the U.S. Park Service. “It’s outrageous and unacceptable. I mean we have potholes practically swallowing cars.” [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - March 19, 2019 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Gov. Hogan: Park Service does ‘terrible job’ with BW Parkway]( Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan pulled no punches when commenting on the infamous pothole problem that plagues the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The parkway is controlled by the U.S. Park Service. “It’s outrageous and unacceptable. I mean we have potholes practically swallowing cars.” [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Bloom watch: Around Tidal Basin, florets visible on cherry blossom trees]( The blossoms are expected to reach the third stage of development — extension of florets — pretty quickly. 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