Train Construction Hurting Some Silver Spring Businesses
The summer closing of the Red Line Silver Spring Metro station combined with the closure of the Spring Street Bridge due to Purple Line construction has hurt profits at some… Read More
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Police Recover 15,000 Stolen Construction Tools
Howard County Police officers recovered 15,000 stolen construction tools valued at between $3 million and $5 million. Some of the tools are believed to have been stolen in Maryland, Virginia… Read More
Warrior Canine Connection Holds Closing-In Party to Mark Barn Renovation
Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) hosted a closing-in party Wednesday ahead of the next stage renovating its barn from 1938. WCC is the organization on Schaeffer Road in Boyds that enlists… Read More
Bethesda Teen Strives to Interest Young Women in Architecture, Engineering, Construction
Mackenzie Goldsteen, a 16-year-old from Bethesda, is a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary. Together with her two sisters, the Sidwell Friends School student created Buildgirls, a nonprofit that works to empower… Read More
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
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