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
Transportation
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
Seguridad de peatones, después del horario escolar, bajo escrutinio tras muerte y lesiones de niños
Desde la muerte de Summer Lim, una niña de 11 años que cursaba sexto grado, ocurrida en octubre de 2025 cerca de la escuela secundaria Earle B. Wood en Rockville,… Read More
After-school pedestrian safety under scrutiny after death and multiple child injuries
Since the October 2025 death of 11-year-old sixth-grader Summer Lim, near Earle B. Wood Middle School in Rockville, a previously unreported traffic incident has come to light. Now, a third… Read More
Upcounty rallies to protest year 5 without White’s Ferry
This December marks the fifth year since White’s Ferry ceased operation. On Tuesday, nearby residents in the Ag Reserve and down county political figures gathered to express their frustrations about… Read More
Bus shelter replacement work to begin January 2026
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will replace 187 bus shelters across 24 metro stations, over the span of 118 weeks. This is the second phase of the Better Bus… Read More
Grants awarded to improve mobility for adults and disabled persons
Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s transportation planning board approved $10.7 million for projects designed to support older adults and people with disabilities. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved… Read More
Virginia Lawmaker Weighs in on White’s Ferry Impasse
It’s been five years since the cable at White’s Ferry snapped and life got a little more isolated for residents in Upcounty. This year the Fair Access Committee will hold… Read More
Descendants Petition State to Disinter Bodies Buried at Silver Spring Site
Members of the Silver Spring United Methodist Church and Van Buren Methodist Church seek signatures on a petition to the Maryland State Highway Administration to disinter bodies believed to be buried… Read More
Construction Started on Senior Community By Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro
Ground was broken Wednesday for a senior living community by the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro. The Reserve Strathmore Square will be a 20-story building that will have 220 residences and retail on… Read More