White’s Ferry Closing Leads to Health Challenges
Almost three years ago, when White’s Ferry shut down, few could have seen how it would impact the lives of residents in the western part of Montgomery County. For many,… Read More
Neighborhoods
Fairland, Briggs Chaney Master Plan Passes Unanimously
“It is time for East County to get its due,” declared Councilmember Kristin Mink as her fellow councilmembers unanimously approved the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan Tuesday. The plan… Read More
Santa Motorcade Making Stops Wednesday on Way to Children’s Inn at NIH
As part of the Montgomery County police department’s annual effort to benefit The Children’s Inn at National Institute of Health, Santa Claus will travel through the county riding a motorcycle… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weather Outlook: Today’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 44 degrees, according to the… Read More
Financial Assistance Available for County Recreation Programs
Applications are currently being accepted for Montgomery County Recreation’s financial assistance program, Rec Assist, which provides eligible County residents with $400 per eligible family member to use toward recreation programs… Read More
Bench Transformed from 300-Year-Old Tree Unveiled in Kensington
A 300-year-old Linden Oak tree has been transformed into a bench. Artist Colin Vale unveiled the sculpture last week. It sits at Ken-Gar Palisades Local Park in Kensington. The tree… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 12, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec.12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County has extended the Hypothermia Alert for extreme cold until 11 a.m. Montgomery… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 11, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Dec. 11 and here are five things to know. Check the weather forecast here. 1. MCPS Code Yellow: Schools open 2 hours late today due to the… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Dec 4-8
Here are five top news items from the week of Dec. 4. 1. Jawando, Advocates Continue Push for Tip Credit Phase-Out It has been about a year since Washington, D.C.… Read More
Olney Hanukkah Fire Truck Parade Planned for Monday
The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department and the Chabad of Olney host a Hanukkah fire truck parade and celebration Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 5:15 p.m. The fire truck parade… Read More
WSSC Closes Avenel Equestrian Center. What’s Next?
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) closed the Avenel Equestrian Center in December citing safety concerns. The barn, dating back to the 1940s, sits on the Avenel Farm in Potomac… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 8, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Dec. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Partial Metro Red Line Shutdown: Metro’s Red Line rail service… Read More