‘Go Electric’ Event Pushes County’s Green Initiative
Montgomery County is purchasing electric cars and buses but for the area to meet its greenhouse emission reducing goals, the public and private sector must also go green, according to… Read More
Transportation
Hogan Signs Bill to Suspend Gas Tax
On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan signed emergency legislation to suspend the gas tax in Maryland for 30 days. During a press conference ahead of the signing, Hogan said the move… Read More
Thank Your Bus Operator Friday During Worldwide Transit Driver Appreciation Day
Ride On Bus drivers were thanked for their dedication and service throughout the pandemic as Montgomery County celebrated Transit Driver Appreciation Day on Friday. “They have persevered through all of… Read More
Free Rides Home Available Thursday for St. Patrick’s Day Revelers
If you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a visit to an Irish pub or another establishment that serves green beer, don’t forget to have a plan to get… Read More
As Gas Prices Continue to Skyrocket, Here Are Some Tips for Saving
This week, the national average price for gas passed its highest record, according to AAA, which was set in 2008. On Monday, Maryland surpassed its own record also set that… Read More
Alerta de Clima Invernal Emitida para el Sábado
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés) emitió un aviso de clima invernal para el noroeste del condado de Montgomery, el sábado de 6 a.m. a 3… Read More
El Gobernador Hogan Pide una Suspensión de Emergencia sobre el Impuesto a la Gasolina
El gobernador Larry Hogan anunció que está trabajando con “socios legislativos” para la suspensión de emergencia del impuesto a la gasolina, luego de un informe de la Junta de Estimaciones de… Read More
UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Saturday
UPDATE, March 11 at 3:40 p.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) has expanded their winter weather advisory to include central and southeast Montgomery County Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3… Read More
Governor Hogan Calls for Emergency Suspension of Gas Tax
Governor Larry Hogan (D) announced that he is working with “our legislative partners” toward the emergency suspension of gas tax in a statement on March 10, following a report from the… Read More
Metrorail Announces Weekend Closures
The metrorail segment between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Medical Center will be closed March 12-13 for construction work. Ride On buses will shuttle commuters between the two locations. At Medical Center, Ride… Read More
Two Adults Injured After ‘Runaway’ Truck Tire Hits Minivan
Two adults were injured on the Beltway Tuesday when a loose truck tire hit a minivan, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. The… Read More
Van Transporting Special Needs Passengers Runs Off Road in Rockville
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are responding to a call Tuesday afternoon that came in around 1:20 p.m. A van transporting special needs passengers ran off the road.… Read More