Potomac sewage overflow ‘reduced’
DC Water says a temporary bypass system is now containing sewage from a collapsed segment of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, significantly reducing the overflow that began last week near… Read More
Neighborhoods
5 things to know today, Jan. 27, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 27, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today.… Read More
Long Branch designated a Main Street Maryland Community
Long Branch, a community within Silver Spring near Takoma Park, was designated a Main Street Maryland Community by the state Department of Housing and Community Development. “I’ve had the pleasure… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 26, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 26, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Monday and… Read More
Enjoy the snow and check out these sledding hills in county parks
The snow is here and still coming down. With Montgomery County under a snow emergency, many places are closed. Seems like a great time to go sledding. “It’s time to… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 23, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Jan. 23, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Winter storm watch: National Weather Service (NWS) issued a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Jan. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Council Government operations and fiscal policy committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. The Government… Read More
Los concejales ‘marcan un límite’ contra las prácticas de ICE
Para proteger a los residentes, en particular a los inmigrantes, los concejales del condado de Montgomery presentaron el martes un proyecto de ley que exige que los agentes federales dejen… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 21, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Whitman students walk out of class to protest ICE: A… Read More
Councilmembers ‘draw line in the sand’ against ICE practices
To protect residents, and particularly immigrant residents, Montgomery County Councilmembers Tuesday introduced legislation demanding federal agents stop wearing masks. The Unmask ICE Act The proposed legislation will permit the county… Read More
Sewage overflow reported in Montgomery County; Drinking water unaffected
DC Water is investigating a sewage overflow from the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Officials said the overflow was first noticed on the evening… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 20, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Takoma Park author explores climate change on his own street: As… Read More