Summer Health Tips
Many people cannot wait for the official start of summer. They look forward to spending time outdoors and soaking up the sun. However, the summer months can present some unique… Read More
Pets
County Animal Services Waives Large Dog Adoption Fees May 10-11
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will waive adoption fees for large dogs during its “Spring Fling” event Friday and Saturday, May 10–11, to ease overcrowding and place… Read More
Animal Shelter Waives Fees for “Find Your Lucky Pup” Adoptions
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) hosts a free “Find Your Lucky Pup” adoption event for all dogs from Thursday, March 14 to Monday, March 17. As… Read More
County Animal Services Waives Adoption Fees for ‘Clear the Shelter’ Event Sept. 7-8
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will participate in the nationwide Clear the Shelters event Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7–8. During the event, the center will waive… Read More
Pets Owners Advised to Keep Animals Out of Potomac River Due to Algae Mats
Maryland officials are warning residents about algae harmful to pets in the Potomac River In July, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) detected algae mats in the Potomac River… Read More
Animal Adoption Center Waives Fees Until Further Notice
The county’s animal adoption center will waive adoption fees for all animals until further notice. The shelter in Derwood is full and adoptions are “urgently needed,” per a release Tuesday.… Read More
How to Cope with Unhealthy Air Quality
The air quality in Montgomery County and the surrounding D.C. region is unhealthy right now. Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has moved into the area. That has created hazy… Read More
2 Dogs Die in Chevy Chase Townhouse Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) personnel responded to fire on a townhouse in Chevy Chase Drive near Hillandale Road around 2:40 p.m. Sunday after a neighbor called 911, according… Read More
‘Find Your Boo’ Animal Adoption Event Runs Through October
The county Animal Services and Adoption Center’s “Find Your Boo” adoption event began on Saturday. The event waives all adoption fees for dogs through the end of October. “Adopting a… Read More
Oct. 1 Marks Start of New Laws on Traffic, Pets, Stalking
Saturday marks the start of a new month and the enforcement of numerous new laws in Maryland. Beginning Oct. 1, drivers must move to another lane or slow down when… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert; Temperatures Expected to Reach High 90s Through Weekend
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. The county issues a Hyperthermia Alert when the temperature and/or heat index is projected to reach… Read More
How to Beat the Heat Amid Blistering Temperatures
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for the next several days including temps close to 100 degrees on the weekend. In case you missed the news on @wusa9,… Read More