County Braces for Heat Wave: 10 Things to Know
Temperatures are forecast to climb over 100 degrees this week. According to The Washington Post, the region could experience 100 degrees for the first time in 7 years. Montgomery County’s… Read More
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Takoma Park Police Offering Vacant House Checks When Owners are Away
The Takoma Park Police Department helps city residents keep their home safe when away for vacation. The Vacant House Check program is a crime prevention tool that offers free service… Read More
Bethesda Outdoor Movie Series Returns Friday
The 19th annual outdoor movie series returns to Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle Friday, July 28 at the corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues. Enjoy three nights of blockbuster hits. Show times… Read More
County RainScapes Rebate Program Reopens Aug. 1
Montgomery County accepts applications for the RainScapes Rebate Program again on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The program, which offers rebates to homeowners who make improvements to reduce stormwater runoff, stopped accepting… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, July 24 and here are five things to know today. Weather forecasters tell us to expect thunderstorms with highs in the mid 80s. 1. County Animal Shelter… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 21, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, July 21 and we can expect a partly cloudy day with temperatures in the high 80s. Here are 5 things to know. 1. Women’s World Cup: The… Read More
34th Annual Farm Tour Set for July 22-23
The county’s 34th annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale takes place Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23. The Farm Tour offers opportunities to pick fresh flowers and produce, meet… Read More
Californian Wins $1 Billion Jackpot: 2 Marylanders Become Millionaires
A lucky player from California matched all five numbers plus the Powerball number Wednesday night to win $1.08 billion, the third-largest jackpot in the game’s history. Two players from Maryland… Read More
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $1 Billion for Wednesday’s Drawing
No one won Monday night’s Powerball jackpot of $900 million so the jackpot has grown to $1 billion. That’s billion with a “b.” The jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing is… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday
Monday, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) forecast Tuesday’s air quality to be in the Code Orange range. Fine particles from the wildfires in Canada are contributing to the… Read More
Bethesda Urban Partnership Seeks Artists for Norfolk Avenue Mural
Plans are underway for a new public art mural located on Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda. The mural is part of the “Paint the Town” series of public art murals in… Read More
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $900 Million
Are you feeling lucky? Today’s Powerball jackpot has a value of $900 million—the third-largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history. Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.… Read More