County Releases Holiday Schedule for Christmas
The Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 next week. Here’s a breakdown of what will be open and closed… Read More
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Rockville Apartments Ban Real Christmas Trees, but MCFRS Chief Says Not to Worry
Some Rockville apartment complexes have banned real Christmas trees this year out of concern for fire safety, but MCFRS Chief Scott Goldstein says live trees are safe when properly maintained.… Read More
Spruce Up This Holiday Season with Locally Grown Christmas Trees
Over 15,000 producers grow Christmas trees in the U.S. Montgomery County is home to a handful of family-owned spruce tree farms. Christmas trees are a labor-intensive crop, requiring 125-175 hours… Read More
Weekend Events to Jumpstart the Holiday Season
With December here it’s time to finally put away the Halloween decorations (if not already done so) and take out the wintery lights. Here are a few events to look… Read More
Hogan Emite una Nueva Orden que Limita los Viajes, Excepto para Santa
El gobernador de Maryland Larry Hogan emitió una orden de emergencia que limita los viajes sólo por razones esenciales. Aquellos que viajan dentro y fuera de Maryland ahora deben obtener… Read More
County Executive Warns: Don’t Celebrate Christmas, New Year’s in Large Groups
County Executive Marc Elrich is warning Montgomery County residents not to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and New Years holidays in large groups. Elrich said at a coronavirus media briefing on… Read More
Hogan Issues Travel Order With Exemption for One Very Jolly Person and His Friends
Gov. Larry Hogan has issued an emergency order that limits travel to essential reasons only. Those who travel in and out of Maryland are now required to get a negative… Read More
Gov. Hogan Declares Christmas Eve State Holiday
Several state employees will officially have a day off on Christmas Eve. Gov. Larry Hogan has declared Dec. 24 as a state holiday, meaning the state’s government agencies and offices… Read More
Santa Claus Hitching a Ride with Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department
The holiday season is in full swing and with Christmas on the horizon, Santa Claus is coming to town. This year, the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department is once again helping… Read More
Santa Claus is Coming to Town on a Harley for Annual Children’s Inn Visit
As part of the Montgomery County police department’s annual effort to benefit The Children’s Inn at National Institute of Health, Santa Claus will travel through the county riding a Harley-Davidson… Read More
Westfield Montgomery Mall Offering Physically Distanced Photos With Santa
Westfield Montgomery Mall announced on its Instagram page that it will be offering physically distanced photos with Santa Claus Nov. 27 through Dec. 24. Montgomery Mall posted on social media… Read More
North Pole Quarantine: Macy’s Announces Santa Will Not Visit Department Stores
For the first time in nearly 160 years, Santa Claus won’t be coming to town… well, more specifically, he won’t be stopping by at Macy’s department stores, including the Bethesda,… Read More