‘This Is the Time’ to Buy Electric Vehicle Before Tax Credit Ends
County officials are urging residents who want to buy or lease an electric vehicle to do it in September so they can take advantage of a federal tax credit before… Read More
Weather/Environment
Suburban Hospital Back to Normal After Power Surge
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda is functioning normally as of Monday afternoon after nearby lightning Sunday caused a power surge. It disrupted equipment at the hospital, according to fire and rescue… Read More
Officials Weigh in on Spotted Lanternfly Invasion with Tips, Resources
The spotted lanternflies have arrived in Montgomery County, and we’ve yet to see the worst of it. On Monday, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) issued a news release… Read More
Council Strikes Midcounty Highway Extension from Master Plan
The County Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to eliminate a planned extension of Midcounty Highway (M-83). The County Planning Board recommended a planned northern section of the highway be removed from… Read More
Advertencia por Ola de Calor para el Miércoles
El Servicio Nacional Meteorológico (NWS) ha emitido una alerta de calor para el miércoles 30 de julio, de 11:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. Los valores del índice de calor superarán… Read More
How To Combat Spotted Lanternflies At Home
Invasive spotted lanternflies emerged in overwhelming numbers at the beginning of summer and now flourish across Montgomery County. The colorful Asian invader preys on crops and common plants. Due to… Read More
City of Gaithersburg Expands RainScapes Rewards Program
The City of Gaithersburg recently announced expansions to their RainScapes Rewards, a program in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Tuesday evening, there’ll be an info session unpacking what these… Read More
Hiker Airlifted from ‘Most Demanding’ Section of Billy Goat Trail
A hiker experiencing a medical emergency was rescued Saturday afternoon from the Billy Goat Trail, located along the C&O Canal, in Montgomery County and airlifted to a nearby hospital, according… Read More
Heat Advisory In Effect from 11 am to 8 pm
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for central, north central, and northern Maryland, as well as certain parts of northern Virginia This warning will be in… Read More
Alerta por Altas Temperaturas para el Jueves
El Servicio Nacional Meteorológico (NWS) ha emitido un aviso de calor desde las 11:00 a.m. hasta las 8:00 p.m., el jueves 17 de julio. Los valores del índice de calor… Read More
Stewart Aims to ‘Deliver Renewable Energy Options’ to MoCo Residents
On Tuesday, July 15, Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart introduced a bill designed to “stabilize energy costs” and allow the County to diversify its energy options. According to a… Read More
Residents Divided on MidCounty Highway Extension Plans
The vast majority of residents who spoke at Tuesday’s Montgomery County Council public hearing called for the elimination of a proposed five-mile extension of the Midcounty Highway (M83) from Montgomery… Read More