If there is one common theme stewing among residents after the historic snowfall of Jan. 25—the largest snowstorm in more than a decade, according to the National Weather Service—it’s that… Read More
As of Monday morning, Montgomery County transportation department crews have plowed emergency roads and are working on residential streets, according to the county’s online Winter Storm Information Portal. Residents can… Read More
The snow is here and still coming down. With Montgomery County under a snow emergency, many places are closed. Seems like a great time to go sledding. “It’s time to… Read More
Montgomery County leaders are urging residents to take winter storm warnings seriously as a potentially hazardous system is expected to bring snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures to the region.… Read More
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freezing rain is expected, according to NWS. Up to one-tenth… Read More
Some people are feeling the ‘winter blues’ this time of year. After all, it is colder and gloomier outside. It gets darker earlier compared with other seasons. People impacted negatively… Read More
The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza is now open from noon to 11 p.m. on weekends and noon to 10 p.m. on weekdays. The rink has over… Read More
Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert from 6 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday. The county issues the alert when temperature and/or wind chill is forecasted to go below 32… Read More
As he has done during so many natural disasters, Chef Jose Andrés of Bethesda has brought his World Central Kitchen staff and volunteers to feed Ukrainians, both those who remain… Read More
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to about 200 calls within an eight-hour period Monday as snow fell in Montgomery County and throughout the Washington metropolitan area. MCFRS… Read More
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) wants to prepare county residents for winter weather like slippery roads and sidewalks, cold temperatures, heavy snow or ice,… Read More
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