Registration Open for Annual Energy Summit
Montgomery County has opened registration for its 11th annual Energy Summit. The two-day event will take place at the Silver Spring Civic Building from April 15 to April 16. It… Read More
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MCPS Teacher Staffing Reported at 99% as First Day Nears
Just ahead of back to school day on Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administration reported that the district’s teaching positions are 99.03% full. In a district with 211 schools… Read More
State Offers Grants for Businesses Affected by Purple Line Construction
As construction for the Purple Line drags on, Montgomery County has issued a call for small businesses to apply for construction impact grants. This is the third phase of funding… Read More
Construction Sign Board Hacked to Show Racist Messaging in Brookeville
Police said a construction sign board was hacked to show racist messaging over the weekend. At about 6:47 a.m. on Saturday, multiple calls were received about a sign board —… Read More
Purple Line Construction Leads to Long-Term Closure of Arliss Street
Construction of the Purple Line’s Long Branch Station will lead to a long-term closure of Arliss Street between Piney Branch Road and Garland Avenue in Silver Spring beginning on or… Read More
Purple Line Construction Blasting in Bethesda
Bethesda residents may experience loud construction noises and minor delays today because of Purple Line work near the Bethesda Metro Station. Crews are excavating the Purple Line’s elevator shaft to… Read More
Milling, Paving Work on I-495 to Cause Traffic Delays
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration has begun milling and paving various portions of I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Montgomery County to help smooth the pavement. Riders can… Read More
Applications Open for Phase II of Purple Line Local Business Grants
Applications opened for the Purple Line Light Rail Phase-II grant program to help local businesses facing negative impacts due to the construction of the new rail line. Montgomery County partnered… Read More
Glen Hills Local Park Playground to Close for 6 Weeks
Montgomery Parks will temporarily close the Glen Hills Park playground in Potomac for six weeks for maintenance, starting on Feb. 23. During this time, six parking spots will be designated… Read More
Glenmont Metro Station Bus Bay Closures Enter Phase Two
Phase two of construction to replace the glass canopies at the Glenmont Metro Station is set to begin Monday, November 21. The second part of the project will reportedly last… Read More
Purple Line, Capital Crescent Trail Expected to Open in Fall 2026
The Purple Line is scheduled to begin passenger service in the Fall of 2026, four years later than the original schedule set out by Gov. Larry Hogan. The Capital Crescent… Read More
All MCPS High Schools Will Have Wellness Centers by Start of Next School Year
Montgomery County Public School officials expect all 25 high schools to have a wellness center for students when the 2022-2023 school year begins. These centers, which currently are located in… Read More