UPDATE: One Barge Salvaged from Potomac, Other Remains Stuck
UPDATE, May 12 at 2:46 p.m.: A contractor pulled one of two construction barges—which broke loose May 7 and 8—out of the Potomac River according to the National Park Service… Read More
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2 Construction Barges Break Loose, Float Down Potomac
Two construction barges broke loose in the Potomac River and floated to the Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia area Sunday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter. The sheriff’s… Read More
Boaters Rescued from Icy Potomac River Amid Winter Weather Advisory
Around 8:21 a.m. on Monday, MCFRS received a rescue request for distressed boaters on the Potomac River near Riley’s Lock at the mouth of Seneca Creek. According to MCFRS spokesperson… Read More
County Urging Homeowners to Limit Salt Use During Winter
County officials and WSSC water are recommending that homeowners be “salt wise” this winter. It means use less salt on driveways and sidewalks during winter storms because of environmental risks.… Read More
Leaders Hope Findings in White’s Ferry Study Will Help Facilitate Reopening
Montgomery County transportation leaders detailed a recently-released White’s Ferry study and clarified the county’s role in restoring service during a virtual meeting Wednesday evening. Since 1786, the ferry had transported… Read More
White’s Ferry Study Details Scenarios for Restoring Service
A joint study from Montgomery and Loudoun counties evaluating the future of White’s Ferry was released Thursday. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery… Read More
NWS Issues Flood Warning for Potomac River at Edwards Ferry
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood warning until 6:49 p.m. for the Potomac River at Edwards Ferry. According to the warning, minor flooding is expected for Edwards… Read More
Tips For a Safe and Fun Hike
Outdoor sports have seen a resurgence since the beginning of the pandemic and hiking often tops the list. But, it can also be dangerous if you don’t plan ahead. Here… Read More
Two Adults Suffer Likely Heat Exhaustion in Separate Incidents Around Billy Goat Trail
Fire and rescue services responded to two separate incidents of likely heat exhaustion in the Billy Goat Trail area on Tuesday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS)… Read More
Policía Investiga Incidente Ocurrido en el Río Potomac
La policía del condado de Montgomery continúa investigando un incidente que ocurrió en el río Potomac el 31 de mayo. Según los detectives, los testigos revelaron que Franky Smith Gonzales… Read More
Police Investigating Potomac River Drowning
Montgomery County Police continue to investigate a drowning that happened in the Potomac River on May 31. According to detectives, witnesses revealed that 26-year-old Franky Smith Gonzales Sapaico of Springfield,… Read More
Two Rescued After Injuries on Billy Goat Trail
Two individuals were rescued on separate occasions near the Billy Goat Trail on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the scenes after receiving reports that the… Read More