Último Adiós a Heroico Trabajador del Metro
Robert Cunningham, el electricista de Metro que recibió un disparo mortal mientras intentaba salvar a un pasajero del tren, fue descrito como un héroe que amaba a su familia, su… Read More
Transportation
What’s Open, What’s Not on Presidents Day
Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20. Montgomery County County Offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. Libraries—Closed. Alcohol Beverages Services (ABS)—All… Read More
President Biden Gives Shout Out to Montgomery County
President Joe Biden mentioned Montgomery County’s bus electrification program in his remarks Tuesday at the National Association of Counties Conference. During his speech which emphasized the importance of county government,… Read More
Heroic Metro Worker ‘Never Said a Mean Word’
Robert Cunningham, the Metro electrician who was fatally shot trying to save a train rider, was described as a hero who loved his family, dog, sports and music. Th 64-year-old… Read More
Planners Working on Ways to Get Residents to Walk More
Montgomery County’s first comprehensive Pedestrian Master Plan lists ways to get more people walking and being safer while doing so. The 180-page plan is in draft form. A public hearing… Read More
Albornoz Introduces Bill Requiring Gas Stations to Post Credit Price
A council bill would require gas stations in the county to post the highest credit price of regular gas. Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz introduced the new bill Tuesday. State… Read More
Slain Metro Mechanic from Silver Spring Hailed as a Hero
The Metro employee killed trying to protect a female passenger Feb. 1 during a shooting at the Potomac Avenue Metrorail in Washington, D.C. was born in Takoma Park and lived… Read More
Metro Increases Rush Hour Service on Three Lines
Tuesday, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) increased service on three rail lines during the busiest days of the week. Blue, Orange, and Blue Plus Line trains will operate every… Read More
Comienza la Construcción de la Estación de la Línea Púrpura de la Biblioteca de Silver Spring
Se instalaron cercas y paredes de color púrpura alrededor del área de la Biblioteca Brigadier General Charles E. McGee en Silver Spring, y los equipos comenzaron a trabajar en la… Read More
Construction Begins on Silver Spring Library Purple Line Station
Purple walls and fences were installed around the area of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring as crews began work on the Purple Line Silver Spring… Read More
MCDOT Installs 16 Electric Vehicle Charging Ports
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has installed 16 electric vehicle charging ports in public garages over the last four months. Eight charging ports were installed in the NOAA… Read More
Security Exercises at Walter Reed Expected to Cause Traffic Delays
Beginning Monday, the Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) will participate in a series of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain training exercises at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. During the two-week… Read More