Wind Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday Evening
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory through 8 p.m. Tuesday, with west winds of 20 to 25 mph and gusts up to 50 mph expected. The strong winds… Read More
Weather/Environment
Takoma Park Senior Housing Complex Will Go All Electric
Victory Tower, a senior citizen residence in Takoma Park, will convert to an all-electric facility thanks to a $1.8 million grant. Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) official announced… Read More
The Butterly Experience at Brookside Gardens Takes Off
More than 400 butterflies from all over the world flutter around the greenhouse at Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory House. The Butterfly Experience opened Thursday and continues until September 21. The… Read More
MCPS Empowers Future Climate Leaders at Annual Summit
More than 200 students gathered at Julius West Middle School for Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) annual Youth Climate Summit, a daylong event focused on education, advocacy and student-led climate… Read More
Freeze Warning Issued for Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County and nearby areas. The warning is in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures may drop below… Read More
Countywide Curbside Recycling for Electronics and Batteries Coming Soon
By the end of the year, all households with curbside recycling services through the county will be able to recycle electronics and batteries, too. The county started phasing-in the electronic… Read More
Local Emergency Workers Headed to Kentucky
The Maryland Task Force 1 Urban and Rescue team was activated Thursday and currently is preparing to head to Kentucky to help following severe weather conditions there and in Tennessee.… Read More
A World Without NOAA
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee heard from a panel of experts Wednesday concerning the consequences of the recent federal cuts to the National Oceanic… Read More
Twinbrook Community Cares For Its Elementary School
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) were closed Monday, but it was hard to tell at Twinbrook Elementary where students of all ages were creating a wellness space, planting trees and… Read More
Find Stunning Cherry Blossoms in Montgomery County (Photos)
Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in D.C. today, the National Park Service reported. If you can’t visit downtown, Montgomery County offers stunning alternatives. Top spots to see cherry blossoms include:… Read More
Alerta Meteorológica por Incendios para el Condado el Miércoles
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) ha emitido una alerta meteorológica de incendios para el miércoles, advirtiendo sobre condiciones peligrosas de incendio en el condado de Montgomery y sus alrededores. La… Read More
Fire Weather Watch Issued for County on Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday, warning of dangerous fire conditions in Montgomery County and surrounding areas. The watch will be in effect… Read More