Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom Dates Announced
The peak 2022 bloom dates for the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms are predicted to be March 22-25, according to the National Park Service. Peak bloom occurs when at least 70%… Read More
Weather/Environment
El Chef José Andrés Proporciona Comida a los Ucranianos Durante la Guerra con Rusia
Como lo ha hecho durante tantos desastres naturales, el chef José Andrés, residente de Bethesda, ha llevado a su personal y voluntarios de World Central Kitchen para alimentar a los… Read More
Bethesda Chef Andrés Provides Food for Ukrainians During War with Russia
As he has done during so many natural disasters, Chef Jose Andrés of Bethesda has brought his World Central Kitchen staff and volunteers to feed Ukrainians, both those who remain… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Thursday Night Could Bring Slippery Commutes
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there may be light, patchy rain today with… Read More
National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory For Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County until 10 a.m. today. According to the NWS, winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up… Read More
Shop Maryland’s Tax-Free Weekend Means Customers Get a Break on Energy Star Appliances
If your fridge is on the fritz or your furnace is putting up a fight, this might be a good weekend to replace it. Consumers will get a break from… Read More
County Emergency Management Program Receives Accreditation
The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) granted the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) full accreditation, making the county one in 45 nationwide and the only… Read More
La Junta Escolar de MCPS Aprueba el Aprendizaje Virtual en Días de Nieve
Con vigencia inmediata, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) considerarán la transición al aprendizaje virtual en los días de nieve. Los funcionarios enfatizaron que la decisión no elimina… Read More
MCPS School Board Approves Virtual Learning on Snow Days
Effective immediately, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will consider transitioning to virtual learning on snow days. Officials emphasized the decision does not get rid of snow days but allows for… Read More
MCPS Survey on Virtual Learning for Snow Days Closes Noon Monday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning to possibly implement virtual learning days when schools are closed for snow and inclement weather, and the school system asks for feedback from… Read More
Winter Clothes Drive Underway in Takoma Park
The Takoma Park Youth Council is sponsoring a winter clothing drive with Adventist Community Services. Donations will be accepted until March 6. The drive will accept coats, gloves, hats, sweaters… Read More
MCPS Cancels After-School and Evening Activities Friday
Montgomery County Public Schools dismissal time will not change Friday due to the winter storm, which may bring one to two inches of snow. However, all after-school and evening activities… Read More