Montgomery County Recommends Radon Tests
Montgomery County recommends all houses be tested for radon poisoning, according to their website. Radon is a gas that, while not dangerous outdoors because of the diluted air, can build… Read More
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5 Things to Know Today, April 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, April 25 and here are five things to know happening in Montgomery County today. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Gabe Albornoz and Public Health Manager Sean… Read More
County Highlights Backyard Composting Program on Earth Day
On Friday, Montgomery County leaders celebrated Earth Day with an event highlighting the county’s Backyard Food Scraps Composting Project. Danling Guo, a Bethesda resident and participant in the program, hosted… Read More
Five Displaced After Gaithersburg Townhouse Fire
Five people were displaced after a townhouse fire in Gaithersburg on Thursday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters responded to the 1000… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, April 22 and here are five things to know today in Montgomery County. 1. Earth Day Activities: Today is Earth Day and the theme this year is “Invest… Read More
New Sally Ride Quarter Commemorated at Namesake Germantown School
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School in Germantown hosted an event Thursday to celebrate the release of the Dr. Sally Ride quarter honoring the trailblazing figure. In 1983, Ride became… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 21, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, April 21 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Committee meetings today. The T&E Committee will meet Thursday at 9:30 a.m.… Read More
‘This Ruling Is Nuts’: Elrich Condemns Transportation Mask Mandate Reversal
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his opposition to Monday’s transportation mask mandate reversal and said the county will monitor legal options regarding masking. “I’m not pleased that we were… Read More
Face Masks No Longer Required on Ride On Buses; Elrich Not On Board
Montgomery County Ride On bus passengers are not required to wear face coverings. Montgomery County made the announcement in a statement Tuesday. Monday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) suspended the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More
Councilmembers Support Removing Segregationist’s Name From Chevy Chase Fountain
Montgomery County Councilmembers introduced a resolution Tuesday to support removing the name of Francis G. Newlands (1846-1917), a former senator and “outspoken white supremacist,” from a memorial fountain dedicated to him… Read More
Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Portions of Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for northwest Montgomery County. The warning applies to the northwest areas of Montgomery County. Frederick, Carrol, North Baltimore, Northwest Howard… Read More