Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Montgomery
For the second straight day, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County and the surrounding area. The freeze warning is in effect from 1… Read More
Weather/Environment
Virtual Community Meeting to Discuss Flood Management Plan
Montgomery County will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m., to discuss its Comprehensive Flood Management Plan after crowdsourcing from residents to identify flood-prone areas in… Read More
Nuevo Sitio de Internet Revela Acciones del Condado Sobre el Cambio Climático
En un esfuerzo por vincular todos los aspectos de la acción del condado sobre el cambio climático, la página web del Portal de Acción Climática se hizo pública el 12… Read More
New Website Reveals County Actions on Climate Change
In an effort to link all aspects of the county’s action on climate change, the Climate Action Portal webpage was made public on Oct. 12. “This new web portal provides… Read More
Beltway Expansion Faces Federal Lawsuits
Four Maryland organizations filed a lawsuit to the U.S. District Court in Maryland on Oct. 11 to prevent a highway expansion project aimed at widening stretches of Interstate 270 and… Read More
Small Earthquake Reported in Central Maryland
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was reported Tuesday night in central Maryland. Officials from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources say the earthquake struck at around 11:49 p.m. near Sykesville— a… Read More
Maryland Task Force One Coming Home After Providing Hurricane Aid
Maryland Task Force One – a volunteer rescue unit made up of firefighters and some civilians from Montgomery, Prince George’s and other Maryland counties – will return home Tuesday after… Read More
Maryland Task Force One Continues Recovery Efforts in Florida
Maryland Task Force One (MD-TF1) continues recovery efforts in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The team planned to move to Pine Island on Thursday, Montgomery County Assistant Chief… Read More
Energy Action Month Targets Home Appliances
Are you ready for “Energy Action Month”? That’s what the county calls its month-long campaign to reduce energy consumption. You can tap into the goal by going electric in various… Read More
Equipo de Rescate de Maryland Partió Hacia Florida en Respuesta al Huracán Ian
El personal de rescate local se dirigió a Florida durante el fin de semana en respuesta al huracán Ian, según el portavoz principal del Servicio de Bomberos y Rescate del… Read More
Maryland Task Force One Departs for Florida in Response to Hurricane Ian
Local rescue personnel headed to Florida over the weekend in response to Hurricane Ian, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Maryland Task Force… Read More
Proposed Bill Would Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Montgomery County could soon join a growing list of jurisdictions across the nation that are banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Many local governments have taken aim at gas-powered leaf blowers in… Read More