Poolesville Leaders Launch New Effort to Reopen White’s Ferry
With the potential donation of White’s Ferry to the county in play, the leaders of Poolesville want to seize the moment and convince their neighbors across the river to help… Read More
White’s Ferry
Donation Raises Hopes for White’s Ferry Reopening
Looking to leverage the donation of White’s Ferry to Montgomery County, Poolesville leaders have written to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for support in restoring the long-shuttered ferry service.… Read More
Los Propietarios del Ferri de White Ofrecen Donar el Ferri al Condado
El martes, los propietarios del Ferri de White hicieron una oferta formal para donarlo y su operación al condado de Montgomery. Es parte de un esfuerzo por reabrir el Ferri,… Read More
Elrich Says it Will Take a Year to Reopen White’s Ferry, Residents Not So Sure
After the owners of White’s Ferry offered to donate the ferry and its operation to Montgomery County in an effort to resume service, County Executive Marc Elrich forecasts it will… Read More
White’s Ferry Owners Offer to Donate Ferry to County
On Tuesday, the owners of White’s Ferry put out a formal offer to donate it and its operation to Montgomery County. It is part of an effort to reopen the… Read More
El estancamiento sobre White’s Ferry llega al tercer aniversario
El cierre de White’s Ferry por una disputa sobre la tierra continúa. En el pasado, el Comité de Acceso Justo y residentes de la área de Upper County han realizado… Read More
White’s Ferry Impasse Hits Third Anniversary
The closing of White’s Ferry over a private land dispute continues into another year. In the past the Fair Access Committee, residents of the Upper County area, has held rallies… Read More
White’s Ferry Closing Leads to Health Challenges
Almost three years ago, when White’s Ferry shut down, few could have seen how it would impact the lives of residents in the western part of Montgomery County. For many,… Read More
White’s Ferry 3-Year Shutdown Drags On
At the end of December, White’s Ferry will mark its third year without operation. In October, the County Council met with all the parties involved in this stalemate. Montgomery County… Read More
Western County Economic Development Forum Maps Out Future for Poolesville
On Friday, about 100 Upcounty residents, business owners and government representatives met at The Crossvines in Poolesville spending a half day to map out a prosperous future for the Greater… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Oct 16-20
Here are five top news items from the week of Oct. 16. 1. Activists, Officials Rally to Keep Guns Away From Domestic Abusers A coalition of activists and Maryland officials… Read More
White’s Ferry Closure Remains Most Urgent Upcounty Transportation Issue
Thursday’s Upcounty Transportation Town Hall at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown centered on many local issues. But no topic seemed as urgent as the nearly three-year closure of… Read More