DC tunnel hopes to alleviate flooding issues in Northeast - Sunday, September 17, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 17, 2023 [Web version](   [DC Water finishes work on tunnel to alleviate Northeast flooding]( D.C. Water says construction has been finished on the Northeast Boundary Tunnel, which has been in the works for six years. [READ MORE](   [Arson person of interest in custody after multiple Gaithersburg fires]( A person of interest is in custody after Montgomery County, Maryland, firefighters responded to multiple blazes early Sunday morning. 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[READ MORE](   Sponsored by Montgomery County Department of Transportation [Free Ride On rides for youth, seniors, persons with disabilities and Montgomery College students]( All Montgomery County residents 18 years old and younger can ride free on all MCDOT and most Metrobuses within the County with a Youth Cruiser card. The County also offers free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities and all Montgomery College students who are currently enrolled.   [How to take in the fall foliage without the hidden dangers of ‘leaf peeping']( As fall foliage begins to appear, it beckons people to take to trails and do some leaf peeping, but there are hidden risks. [READ MORE](   [Capitol South Metro station closed through Sunday afternoon for ‘full-scale' active shooter training]( From opening until 2 p.m., Orange Line riders may need to adjust their plans slightly while several police and metro staff conduct a law enforcement exercise at the station. 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