County launches pothole blitz
With the melting and refreezing comes the inevitable potholes. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is spending two days attempting to fill as many potholes as possible on its 5,400… Read More
Transportation
Advocates hope speed-limiting device pilot program passes this year
A device that goes into cars can help limit speeds for reckless drivers. It is an issue relevant to Montgomery County in recent years — to Dan Langenkamp, whose wife… Read More
County officials cite communication gaps after snowstorm
Montgomery County officials acknowledged communication and coordination problems during a Tuesday afternoon county council briefing following one of the region’s most severe winter storms in a decade. Council President, Natali… Read More
Another 2-hour delay for public schools Wednesday
Montgomery County Public Schools will have another two-hour delay on Wednesday. Schools came back in session with a delay Tuesday following the snow storm. Schools and offices will open two… Read More
Public schools re-open with 2-hour delay Tuesday, Feb. 2
Montgomery County Public Schools will be back in session Tuesday with a two-hour delay of the usual start time. Offices will be open on time. Here’s what MCPS said about… Read More
‘Terrific’ Rockville kids can receive free bicycles
Rockville City rewards children for being “terrific kids who do good deeds” with their own free bicycles. Residents in grades one through five need to prove they demonstrate “trustworthiness, earnestness,… Read More
Snow and ice block county bus stops, disrupt public transit
Days after a major winter storm swept through the county, many bus stops and sidewalks remain blocked by snow and ice, forcing riders to wait in the street and step… Read More
Taxi rates to increase Feb. 1
Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, all Montgomery County taxi rates will increase from $2 per mile to $2.50 per mile. In addition, a $1 nighttime surcharge will be added to trips… Read More
How to remove your car from the snow and ‘icephalt’
Frozen snow can trap your vehicle in place, making it nearly impossible to get out. If your car is stuck in what may seem like “icephalt” (ice and asphalt), here’s… Read More
Neighborhood chat groups tell the real story of frustration over snow removal
If there is one common theme stewing among residents after the historic snowfall of Jan. 25—the largest snowstorm in more than a decade, according to the National Weather Service—it’s that… Read More
Montgomery County leaders declare snow emergency, limiting parking and closing buildings
A significant winter storm is expected to bring snow just around midnight, according to the National Weather Service’s Baltimore/Washington Office, prompting Montgomery County leaders to upgrade Friday’s cold alert to… Read More
Multiple injured in nine-vehicle crash on MD-200 in Rockville
A series of crashes involving nine vehicles early Wednesday morning on eastbound MD-200 near Exit 8 left several people injured, according to Montgomery County police. The crashes led to the… Read More