Blog: Planning for The Unknowns with the Covid-19 Omicron Surge
The current Covid-19 surge due to the Omicron variant has led many of us to be worried about the unknowns. Will school stay open? Will it close without warning? If… Read More
In the Right Wake of Ulysses?
As an economist I was trained to make gargantuan assumptions and then reason from them – reality be damned! So let’s make some: First, in 2022 Covid will be whipped,… Read More
Boaters Rescued from Icy Potomac River Amid Winter Weather Advisory
Around 8:21 a.m. on Monday, MCFRS received a rescue request for distressed boaters on the Potomac River near Riley’s Lock at the mouth of Seneca Creek. According to MCFRS spokesperson… Read More
Metrobus Suspends Service Monday Morning Due to Snow
Metrobus temporarily suspended service Monday at 9:30 a.m. due to deteriorating weather and hazardous road conditions throughout the region Buses currently on routes will complete their routes if it is… Read More
Entra en Vigor el Plan de Emergencia por Nieve
El plan de emergencia por nieve de la Policía del Estado de Maryland está actualmente en vigor para las carreteras interestatales 270, 370 y la circunvalación en el condado de… Read More
Snow Emergency Plan in Effect Monday
Update Jan. 5: Maryland State Police lifted the snow emergency plan. Update Jan. 4: The snow emergency plan restricting travel on interstates 270, 370, and the beltway is still in… Read More
Monday Weather Cancelations, Closures, Delays in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is currently under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, possibly 4 to 7… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 3, In Montgomery County
Happy New Year! It’s Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. CE Elrich Positive for COVID-19: County Executive Marc Elrich tested positive… Read More
County Schools Closed Monday Due to Expected Severe Weather
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be closed Monday due to the expected winter weather. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices and… Read More
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Monday; First Day Back to Work, School Could be Effected
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Montgomery County for Monday from 1 a.m. though 1 p.m. Residents should plan for travel delays. Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations… Read More
First Baby of 2022 Delivered at Holy Cross Hospital
It’s a boy! The first baby to be born in Maryland in 2022 was successfully delivered at 12:01 am on Saturday at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. Meena Ing… Read More
Funk Excited for Return to M&T Bank Stadium: ‘It Will Be Really Special’
The Baltimore Ravens host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in a game that has huge playoff implications for both teams. Beyond the obvious importance of the game, one player… Read More