14 Arrested After Protest Shuts Down Beltway
14 people were arrested after all lanes on the I-495 beltway inner loop near the Colesville Road exit in Silver Spring were blocked Monday due to a climate protest. Maryland… Read More
Weather/Environment
Potomac Among Neighborhoods Hit Hard by Overnight Storms
Strong storms swept through Montgomery County Saturday night uprooting trees that damaged homes and power lines. Thousands of power outages were reported in the County and dozens of traffic lights… Read More
Despite Storms, Fireworks Show Goes On in Gaithersburg
Despite heavy rains, the city of Gaithersburg’s fireworks display went on as scheduled Saturday night. The fireworks — part of Summerfest at Bohrer Park — were delayed by about 30… Read More
Prohiben Plásticos #6; Esfuerzo por Educar a los Residentes Sobre Alternativas
Tras la prohibición de todos los artículos de servicio de alimentos de plástico poliestireno #6, a principios de este año, los funcionarios del condado de Montgomery se esfuerzan por educar… Read More
#6 Plastics Banned; County Strives to Educate Residents on Alternatives
Following the ban of all #6 polystyrene plastic food service ware earlier this year, Montgomery County officials are striving to educate residents on alternatives that are recyclable and compostable. MyMCM… Read More
Community Meeting Will Address New Lyttonsville Park
Montgomery Parks will host a virtual meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. to inform residents and answer questions about the future Lyttonsville Neighborhood Park in Silver Spring, they announced on Monday. … Read More
New Sensors Will Help Detect Potential Flooding in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has a new way to detect potential flooding. During a press conference Friday, officials announced that 35 new high-tech flood sensors are being installed across the county in… Read More
County Under Hyperthermia Alert; Temperatures Expected to Reach 90s
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. The county issues a Hyperthermia Alert when the temperature and/or heat index is projected to reach… Read More
Summer Months Offer Sky Gazers Series of Astrological Treats
June promises to be an eventful month for astronomers and sky gazers with a special astrological event taking place. Five planets are aligned and visible in the pre-dawn sky. Mercury,… Read More
Elrich y Riemer Anuncian Proyecto de Ley que Exige Nuevos Estándares de Construcción Totalmente Eléctricos
Un nuevo proyecto de ley tiene como objetivo que las nuevas construcciones en el condado de Montgomery sean totalmente eléctricas. El ejecutivo del condado Marc Elrich y el concejal del… Read More
Elrich, Riemer Announce Bill to Fully Electrify New Construction
A new bill aims to fully electrify new construction in Montgomery County. County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Hans Riemer partnered on Bill 13-22 to require all-electric building standards… Read More
Trees Down, Cars Stranded in High Water During Thursday’s Storms
Parts of Montgomery County were under a Flood Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Thursday. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees and cars were disabled in high waters during… Read More