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
Weather/Environment
DC Water reports halt in sewage overflows at Potomac Interceptor site
DC Water reports that wastewater is no longer escaping from a damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line that conveys wastewater from portions of Montgomery County to… Read More
Nieve y hielo siguen bloqueando las paradas de autobús del condado
Tras la fuerte tormenta invernal que azotó el condado durante el fin de semana, numerosas paradas de autobús y aceras continúan bloqueadas por la nieve y el hielo, lo que… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 30, in Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Jan. 30, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. No school: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today,… Read More
Enclave residents coping with heating problems as cold temperatures linger
The heat in two of the three buildings at the Enclave Apartments on Oak Leaf Drive in Silver Spring has been going on and off since Jan. 24, leaving many… Read More
County ends Snow Emergency — what you should know
Montgomery County officially ended the Snow Emergency Thursday morning at 7 a.m. Parking If you have been parking in a county garage for free, parking fees and enforcement will begin… Read More
MCPS closed on Friday
Montgomery County Public Schools will once again be closed Friday, Jan. 30. This Code Red ends a week of no school for the county. Weekend activities including Saturday School, athletics… 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
Montgomery County says more than 90% of roads plowed as ice slows cleanup
Montgomery County officials report that, as of Wednesday afternoon, more than 90% of county roads have been plowed following last week’s winter storm, though snow and ice cleanup is expected… Read More
WSSC issues urgent “essential water-use only” request to 2 million customers
WSSC Water is asking its nearly 2 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to reduce water usage “until further notice” due to “the predicted increase in the number… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 28, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 28, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today… 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