Code Red: Try to Limit Time Outdoors
Due to the poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada, Montgomery County Public School officials and other agencies advise staying indoors, if possible. Thursday is considered a Code Red… Read More
Weather/Environment
Código Rojo: Mala Calidad del Aire
Debido a la mala calidad del aire causada por los incendios forestales en Canadá, los funcionarios de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery y otras agencias recomiendan evitar la… Read More
Code Red Air Day Forecast for Thursday
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Red air day for the metropolitan Washington region Thursday. Code Red levels mean the air is unhealthy for everyone. Smoke… Read More
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for parts of Maryland including Montgomery County due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) issued the alert,… Read More
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Monday During Evening Commute
The National Weather Service (NWS) urges residents to stay aware as severe thunderstorms are possible Monday. NWS issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County and all surrounding areas in… Read More
Recent Rainfall ‘Fairly Beneficial’ But More is Needed to Ease Drought
The recent rains, which are expected to continue into next week, are helping ease drought conditions in Montgomery County, but it is too early to tell how much relief the… Read More
Confirman Directores para Departamentos de Salud y Servicios Humanos y Protección Ambiental
El Dr. James Bridgers, quien fue Director Interino del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (DHHS) del condado, fue designado por unanimidad por el Concejo del Condado como Director del… Read More
Directors Confirmed to Departments of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection
Dr. James Bridgers, who was Acting Director for the county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was unanimously appointed by the County Council as Director on Tuesday. Bridgers replaces… Read More
County, WSSC Agree to Convert Methane into Fuel for Ride On Bus
Montgomery County reached a five-year agreement with WSSC Water (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) to literally turn “poop into power” for its Ride On buses. “Instead of methane being released into… Read More
300 Year-Old Linden Oak Tree is Still Standing
There’s still time to pay homage to the once majestic oak that predates the founding of Montgomery County. The 300-year-old tree was scheduled to come down on Wednesday. But now… Read More
‘We Are in a Fight,’ Elrich Says as Drought, Fires Make Impact
Drought conditions and fires have recently impacted the nation and Montgomery County. “We are in a fight, and at some point we’ve got to think about this like you would… Read More
WSSC: Tap Water Remains Safe to Drink Despite Taste, Odor Issues
Some residents may notice a change in their tap water due to algae in the Potomac River, according to WSSC Water. Customers serviced by WSSC’s Potomac Water Filtration Plant may… Read More