Swarmageddon: Local Expert Answers Questions About Cicadas
By now, many residents have likely witnessed swarms of cicadas throughout Montgomery County. The amount of creepy crawlers you’ve seen – and heard – depends on what part of the… Read More
Weather/Environment
How Sweet It Is: Gaithersburg Candy Company Selling Chocolate Covered Cicadas
For many, the idea of eating a cicada might not be the most appetizing thing in the world. But add some chocolate into the mix and now you’re talking. Chouquette,… Read More
Photos: Cicada Emerging from Shell in Potomac
As millions of cicadas are emerging from the earth, MyMCM found one cicada in Potomac shedding its shell. Take a look at these cool photos: And here’s a video of… Read More
MoCo’s Most Famous: ‘The Bug Guy’ Talks Cicadas
The much talked-about and written-about Brood X cicadas have started to arrive, showing up on trees and in backyards. Millions more are expected to emerge from their 17-year long slumber… Read More
In Maryland, 39% of Gas Stations Experience Fuel Shortage on Thursday
Panic at the pumps continued on Thursday with 39% of gas stations in Maryland experiencing fuel shortages, according to data from GasBuddy. On Wednesday, GasBuddy reports that only 15% of… Read More
Olney Residents Scramble for Fuel Amid Gas Shortage at Stations
In Olney on Wednesday afternoon, BP outside of Fletcher’s Service Center was the only gas station in the area that had fuel. Long lines of cars along Georgia Avenue and… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival’s ‘StoryWalks’ Get Families Outside and Reading
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is offering a way for families to enjoy children’s books by exploring five outdoor locations in the city throughout the month of May. “Gaithersburg StoryWalks” is… Read More
Central Maryland is ‘Epicenter’ for ‘The Cicada Summer and Brood X’
Residents can expect to see millions of cicadas emerging sometime this month. They’ve been underground for the past 17 years. The last time this brood of creepy crawlers visited us… Read More
Las Cigarras ya se están Desenterrando, su Aparición es Inminente
Se espera que las cigarras que han estado viviendo bajo tierra en total oscuridad en todo el condado durante los últimos 17 años hagan su debut en la superficie en… Read More
Condado Lanza Programa Piloto para Implementar Equipo Eléctrico de Jardinería
Durante esta temporada de primavera, el Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) ha lanzado un programa piloto de corte de césped totalmente eléctrico. De los nueve equipos de… Read More
New Mobile Nature Center Makes its Way Throughout the County
Montgomery Parks recently launched a new mobile nature center and science field station. “Nature On Wheels” took to the streets over the weekend to visit various parks throughout the county… Read More
High Winds Cause Damage, Power Outages Across the County
Emergency crews received more than 100 calls across the county Friday evening regarding weather-related incidents. Between the hours of 5-6:30 p.m., fire and EMS personnel were called for numerous brush… Read More