Gaithersburg Holds ‘Snow Road-eo’ Preparing for Winter Weather
There are no signs of snow yet but the City of Gaithersburg is already getting prepared. On Tuesday, the Public Works crew were at The Activity Center at Bohrer Park… Read More
Weather/Environment
Montgomery Parks Seeks Public Input on Capital Crescent Trail Improvements
Montgomery Parks will host two public listening sessions to give the community an opportunity to share ideas for trail renovations. The first session will be held in person on Thursday,… Read More
Vacuum Leaf Collection Program to Begin Nov. 6
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Vacuum Leaf Collection Program will begin on Nov. 6. The program will run for 6-8 weeks, pickups will happen in early November and… Read More
Fall Foliage Report Reveals Delays in Leaf Color Change
As the temperatures in Maryland continue to change, so do the leaves. However, due to summer’s recent drought, delays in leaf and color changes are evident across parts of the… Read More
Montgomery Parks Warn About Copperhead Snakes
Montgomery Parks is telling residents to look out for snakes, including copperheads. Earlier this week, an X (formerly Twitter) user shared a photo of a copperhead snake on the Lake… Read More
Promulgado Proyecto de Ley Sobre Sopladores y Aspiradoras de Hojas
Los sopladores y aspiradoras de hojas que funcionan con gasolina se eliminarán gradualmente en el condado de Montgomery. El lunes en Rockville, el ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, firmó el… Read More
Leaf Blower Bill Signed Into Law
Gas-powered leaf blowers will be phased out in Montgomery County. On Monday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich signed the bill prohibiting gas leaf blowers in coming years. Two… Read More
Red Cross Prepares for Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia will soon hit the metro region. Forecasters are predicting a healthy dose of rain of up to four inches that could blanket the area on Saturday, plus… Read More
Approaching Tropical Storm Will Impact Weekend
Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in Montgomery County on Saturday and Sunday as a possible tropical cyclone approaches the mid-Atlantic. The system, which could turn into tropical storm… Read More
ECOWISE Program Provides Inexpensive Way to Dispose of Hazardous Material
The Department of Environmental Protection is advertising its ECOWISE program to promote the proper way to dispose of hazardous material in an inexpensive and convenient manner. The program provides local… Read More
Gobiernos Locales Impulsan el uso de más Paneles Solares
El Consejo de Gobiernos Metropolitano de Washington (COG) anunció sus objetivos de construir más techos solares en edificios gubernamentales y comprar más fuentes de energía renovables en toda la región.… Read More
Area Governments Push for More Solar Rooftops
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) announced Wednesday its goals of constructing more solar rooftops on government buildings and purchasing more renewable energy sources throughout the region. In order… Read More