Business was disrupted by Purple Line construction. Now some are being compensated.

Businesses in Montgomery and Prince George's counties were granted thousands of dollars to help offset the impact of Purple Line construction on business.

A table showing the total grants received by nearly 200 businesses impacted by Purple Line Metro construction. Businesses in received upwards of $40,000 across three rounds of grant funding to help compensate for business lost due to ongoing construction on the new rail line.

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Business names are given as they appear in Google Places, except in instances where there is no match. In those cases businesses are noted as they appear in their application.

Chart: Greg morton/The BannerSource: Maryland Department of Transportation