Ride On Relaunches Late-Night Courtesy Stop Program
Starting July 2, Ride On re-introduced its late-night courtesy stop program, which gives riders the opportunity to request to be dropped off anywhere on the bus route in order to… Read More
2023
New Police Station in Gaithersburg Will Be County’s First Energy-Efficient Public Building
Montgomery County broke ground on a new 6th District County Police Station in Gaithersburg last Thursday. The station will be the county’s first sustainably designed and energy-efficient public building, according… Read More
Rockville Hosts Isreal Park Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
The City of Rockville will host a ribbon-cutting celebration to rededicate Clarence “Pint” Isreal Park on Saturday, July 8 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clarence “Pint” Isreal, the park’s… Read More
MCPS Holds 24th Annual Drive for Supplies
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) holds its annual ‘Drive for Supplies’ event on Friday, July 14, at Clarksburg High School. Every summer, MCPS distributes new and gently used school supplies… Read More
Purple Line Construction Leads to Long-Term Closure of Arliss Street
Construction of the Purple Line’s Long Branch Station will lead to a long-term closure of Arliss Street between Piney Branch Road and Garland Avenue in Silver Spring beginning on or… Read More
Blog: Senior Safety Forum Shines a Light on Scams
The 2023 Senior Safety Forum recognizing and supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day included participants across the county both virtually and in-person. This was the county’s 13th annual forum to… Read More
America’s Colors Sported Throughout County
Despite the heat, humidity and haze, residents celebrated July 4th with fireworks, parades and bar-b-ques throughout Montgomery County. A few more photos we had to share from Germantown Glory! #IndepenceDay… Read More
Discarded Fireworks Set Rockville Home Ablaze Causing More Than $1M in Damages
A Montgomery County family lost their home to a late-night Fourth of July fire after a plastic bag with discarded fireworks ignited, causing more than $1 million in damages, according… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Expected to Continue for Next 2 Days
Expect more hazy skies Wednesday and Thursday due to increased levels of fine particle pollution from both the wildfires in Canada and fireworks from the past few days. According to… Read More
People’s Book Opens New Chapter for Takoma Park
When Megan and Matt Bormet moved to Takoma Park a few years ago, they looked forward to visiting the local bookstore. But they were shocked to discover there wasn’t one.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 5, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, July 5 and here are five things to know today. 1. Water Bill Amnesty Program Ends: WSSC Water plans to resume turning off service to residential customers… Read More
Parades Mark County Celebrations for the Fourth
Municipalities across Montgomery County host a number of Fourth of July parades. Check the list for one near you. Takoma Park: Takoma Park’s parade starts on Tuesday at 10 a.m.… Read More