Weekend Temperatures Expected to Reach Mid-90s
The first official day of summer does not happen until June 21 but our area may get an early preview in the next few days. If current weather forecasts hold,… Read More
Weather/Environment
Montgomery County has Highest Recycling Rate in Maryland
Montgomery County’s solid waste recycling rate of 58.94% is the highest among other counties in the state, a report by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) found. In 2020… Read More
Inundaciones Causan Cierre en Senderos de Great Falls Park
Great Falls Park cerró los senderos Billy Goat el domingo debido a las advertencias de inundaciones a lo largo del río Potomac, según el portavoz de Bomberos y Rescate del… Read More
Flooding Causes Closure at Great Falls Park’s Billy Goat Trail
Great Falls Park closed the Billy Goat Trails on Sunday due to flood warnings along the Potomac River, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Flooding at… Read More
Inclement Weather Makes for Busy Week for PGA Tour Meteorologist
Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia are some of the more familiar names at the Wells Fargo Fargo Championship at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm this week. But perhaps… Read More
Weather Service Extends Flood Watch Friday
UPDATE Friday at 5 p.m.: The flood watch extends to noon Saturday. The Flood Watch is extended to 12:00 pm Saturday, 5/7/22 for Montgomery County. Expect several rounds of locally… Read More
Elrich Firma Proyecto de Ley sobre Normas de Rendimiento Energético de los Edificios
El ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, firmó un proyecto de ley el lunes destinado a mejorar la eficiencia energética en los edificios. “Con suerte, otras personas ven que… Read More
Elrich Signs Building Energy Performance Standards Bill
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed a bill Monday aimed to improve energy efficiency in buildings. “Hopefully, other people see that the universe doesn’t come to an end after we… Read More
Learn How to Grow and Share Your Own Climate Victory Garden
Need help and inspiration before starting your own climate victory garden? Montgomery County Food Council, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks are conducting a free symposium about… Read More
Black Tupelo Tree Planted in Silver Spring to Celebrate Arbor Day
Montgomery County celebrated Arbor Day by commemorating the black tupelo as the new County tree. The County’s departments of Environmental Protection, Transportation and Parks participated in an event Friday afternoon… Read More
Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County. The freeze warning is in effect from 1 until 9 a.m. Friday morning. The overnight temperature is… Read More
Commemoration of New County Tree to Highlight Arbor Day Celebration
Montgomery County will celebrate Arbor Day by commemorating the new county tree, a black tupelo, on Friday at 4 p.m. The event will occur at the East County Community Recreation… Read More