What is Car Free Day?
On Wednesday, Sept. 22, the DMV area will be celebrating Car Free Day in an effort to promote greener modes of transportation and raise awareness about the impact of greenhouse… Read More
Weather/Environment
Montgomery County Celebrates Car Free Day with Prizes, Gift Cards
On Wednesday, September 22, Montgomery County residents and those who work in the Washington D.C. area have a chance to win prizes ranging from free t-shirts and gift cards to… Read More
County Leaders Break Ground on New Electric Bus Project in Silver Spring
Montgomery County leaders broke ground on a new microgrid and charging infrastructure project that will enable 44 Ride On buses to transition from diesel power to electric. Eventually, the Brookville… Read More
Montgomery County Set to Break Ground on Electric Bus Depot
The atmosphere will be electric on Thursday, Sept. 9 when Montgomery County breaks ground on a first-of-its-kind electric bus depot in Silver Spring. It is all part of making Montgomery… Read More
Las Condiciones del Tiempo Causan Cancelaciones, Cierres y Retrasos en Montgomery
El condado de Montgomery se encuentra actualmente bajo una alerta de tornado emitida por el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional hasta las 7 p.m. Se espera que las inundaciones repentinas del huracán… Read More
Wednesday Weather Cancelations, Closures, Delays in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is currently under a tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service until 7 p.m. The pending flash floods from Hurricane Ida are expected to be so severe… Read More
Montgomery County Under Flash Flood Watch Monday Afternoon
Montgomery County is under a flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. Monday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. The storms may… Read More
NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch Friday for Parts of Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for southeast Montgomery County from 1 p.m. Friday through the evening for portions of Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Gaithersburg,… Read More
County Launches First Community Solar Panel Program
The Paddington Square Apartments complex in Silver Spring is the site of Montgomery County’s first community solar panel project, leaders announced at the residences Tuesday. The 286 kilowatts of solar… Read More
What You Need to Know About Those Itchy Mite Bites
Cicada mania ended several weeks ago but just when you thought you were in the clear with bug infestations, along come oak mites, an almost invisible insect that feeds off… Read More
County Illustrates How Residents Can Protect At-Risk ‘Stream Critters’
In recognition of National Water Quality Month, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will highlight at-risk aquatic animals that have a special history with the county. Throughout the… Read More
Small Earthquake Shakes Parts of Maryland
The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Center reported a small earthquake early Wednesday morning in Howard County. The 2.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near Clarksville, Md. around 2:11 a.m. Some Montgomery County residents… Read More