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
Weather/Environment
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
Potomac sewage overflow ‘reduced’
DC Water says a temporary bypass system is now containing sewage from a collapsed segment of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, significantly reducing the overflow that began last week near… Read More
County leaders provide update on services like snow removal, trash pickup
As residents dig and scrape themselves out of this weekend’s storm, county employees continue to provide services like plowing, housing for unsheltered people and mass transportation. Clearing the Roads Monday… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 27, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 27, 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
Unhoused at risk as temperatures drop
As one of the biggest snowstorms in years winds down, the county continues to manage its aftermath. Efforts to restore normal conditions are well underway. Meanwhile, vulnerable unhoused people still… Read More
Tormenta invernal cierra escuelas y servicios gubernamentales
Luego de que el condado de Montgomery recibiera entre 6 y 11 pulgadas de acumulación de nieve y hielo durante el domingo, el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NOAA, por sus siglas… Read More
Check When Your Street Will Get Plowed
As of Monday morning, Montgomery County transportation department crews have plowed emergency roads and are working on residential streets, according to the county’s online Winter Storm Information Portal. Residents can… Read More
5 things to know today, Jan. 26, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Jan. 26, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Monday and… Read More