Metro approves grace period for riders who exit stations minutes within entering; Metrobus riders can keep loading SmarTrip at farebox; Metro gets green light for pilot that gives buses priority at traffic lights; Hogan proposes additional spending on education and drug addiction; Aden Pizza fires up its namesake dish alongside fresh-baked delights from Turkey; D.C. area’s housing market is bucking typical market forces; Housing vouchers can help families buy homes, not just rent; Amid sluggish sales-tax collections, Md. shifts revenue projections downward; Where’s my bus? New real-time Metrobus system lets you see.; Rare flower rediscovered in Maryland after 112 years; Md. Democratic Senate contender Van Hollen goes back on air in Baltimore; Maryland asks Montgomery County for $13.8 million more for Purple Line projects;     Metro approves grace period for riders who exit stations minutes within entering The 15-minute grace period responds to growing complaints from riders who decide to exit a packed station during a breakdown only to find out they have been charged the base rail fare. By Luz Lazo  •  Read more » Metrobus riders can keep loading SmarTrip at farebox Reacting to riders' complaints, Metro decided to let them retain the ability add value to their fare cards on buses. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more »   Metro gets green light for pilot that gives buses priority at traffic lights 144 buses are equipped with the technology and pilot testing begins this month on some of the system's busiest corridors, including 14th and 16th streets and Wisconsin Avenue. By Luz Lazo  •  Read more »   Hogan proposes additional spending on education and drug addiction The governor said savings from lower Medicaid enrollment would help pay for his plans. By Josh Hicks  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Aden Pizza fires up its namesake dish alongside fresh-baked delights from Turkey The $20 Diner crashes a Bethesda carryout that specializes in Middle Eastern dips, kebabs and pizza. By Tim Carman  •  Read more »   D.C. area’s housing market is bucking typical market forces Strong sales and low inventory usually push prices up. But that hasn't been the case here. By Kathy Orton  •  Read more »   Housing vouchers can help families buy homes, not just rent The education paired with vouchers can be just as valuable for first-time buyers. By Michele Lerner  •  Read more »   Washington is expected to just keep on growing — to nearly 1 million residents The District’s population is projected to rise to 987,000 by 2045 and nearly overtake Prince George’s County. By Robert McCartney  •  Read more »   Amid sluggish sales-tax collections, Md. shifts revenue projections downward State comptroller calls for fiscal restraint in light of the new numbers. By Josh Hicks  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Where’s my bus? New real-time Metrobus system lets you see. BusETA will replace the often frustrating NextBus arrival prediction system. By Luz Lazo  •  Read more »   Rare flower rediscovered in Maryland after 112 years A botanist has found the riverbank goldenrod growing in Montgomery County. By Victoria St. Martin  •  Read more »   Md. Democratic Senate contender Van Hollen goes back on air in Baltimore He’s launching a new ad offensive as polls show him in a tight primary race with Rep. Donna Edwards. By Rachel Weiner  •  Read more »   Maryland asks Montgomery County for $13.8 million more for Purple Line projects The additional money would cover cost escalations on a light-rail connection to the Metro system. By Katherine Shaver  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   Going Out Guide What to do and where to go in the Washington area, in your inbox twice a week. Sign Up »         Share Maryland Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for a Maryland newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071