300 Year-Old Linden Oak Tree is Still Standing
There’s still time to pay homage to the once majestic oak that predates the founding of Montgomery County. The 300-year-old tree was scheduled to come down on Wednesday. But now… Read More
Weather/Environment
‘We Are in a Fight,’ Elrich Says as Drought, Fires Make Impact
Drought conditions and fires have recently impacted the nation and Montgomery County. “We are in a fight, and at some point we’ve got to think about this like you would… Read More
WSSC: Tap Water Remains Safe to Drink Despite Taste, Odor Issues
Some residents may notice a change in their tap water due to algae in the Potomac River, according to WSSC Water. Customers serviced by WSSC’s Potomac Water Filtration Plant may… Read More
Inauguran Nuevo Centro Alimentado por Energía Renovable en un Refugio para Animales
El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, presentó el martes un nuevo centro alimentado por microrredes de energía renovable. El centro, que está ubicado en el Centro de Adopción y Servicios… Read More
Elrich Announces New Resiliency Hub at Animal Shelter
County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled a new resiliency hub powered by renewable energy microgrids on Tuesday. The hub, which is located at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center… Read More
New Director Nominated for Department of Environmental Protection
A new director for the county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been nominated after the department’s former director moved on in 2021. County Executive Marc Elrich nominated Jon Monger… Read More
Air Quality Improves Overnight to Code Orange; Weekend Looks Good
After a day where the air quality reached Code Purple (very unhealthy) due to remnants form Canadian wildfires, Friday has dropped two levels to Code Orange (unhealthy for some). The… Read More
Officials Urge Caution During Unhealthy Air Conditions
Officials in Montgomery County urge residents to be cautious as unhealthy air quality persists due to remnants from wildfires in Canada. A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for… Read More
Ride On Flex Out of Service All Day Friday
Ride On Flex, an on-demand bus service in the Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones, will be out of service after 3:30 p.m. Thursday and all day Friday due to a shortage… Read More
Cancelan Actividades al Aire Libre Debido a la Mala Calidad del Aire
Los restos de los incendios forestales en Canadá todavía afectan al DMV. La calidad del aire del miércoles alcanzó el código rojo. La calidad del aire del jueves es aún… Read More
How to Cope with Unhealthy Air Quality
The air quality in Montgomery County and the surrounding D.C. region is unhealthy right now. Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has moved into the area. That has created hazy… Read More
MCPS, County Recreation Cancel Outdoor Activities Due to Bad Air Quality
Remnants from the wildfires in Canada are still effecting the DMV. Wednesday’s air quality reached Code Red. Thursday’s air quality is even worse. As of 6 a.m. Thursday in Rockville,… Read More