Annual Talbot Bridge Lantern Walk Returns Saturday
In an effort to shine a light on the history of the county and areas previously affected by racial segregation, communities in Silver Spring will walk in unison to promote… Read More
Weather/Environment
Construction Begins on New Gaithersburg Park
After more than five years of planning, construction on a new park in Gaithersburg has begun and is expected to be completed by early 2023. Pleasant View Park is a… Read More
Maydale Nature Classroom Hosts Community Celebration Saturday
Montgomery Parks invites the community to a celebration of the recently renovated Maydale Nature Classroom on Saturday from 2-5 p.m., according to a Monday press release. The free event will… Read More
Shared Streets Initiative Extended Into Next Year
Sharing is caring in the streets of Montgomery County. The initiative gives residents the opportunity to use public areas to participate in activities such as biking, hiking, walking, dining, and… Read More
Se Esperan Temperaturas de Punto de Congelación para el Miércoles en la Mañana
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido una alerta de congelación para el 3 de noviembre desde las 2:00 am hasta las 10:00 am. Las bajas temperaturas podrían matar los cultivos,… Read More
Freeze Watch Issued for Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Nov. 3 from 2:00 am until 10:00 am. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage… Read More
Park Closures Due to Deer Population Management Program Begin this Week
Starting this week, Montgomery Parks is urging visitors to plan their visits around scheduled closures, according to an August announcement. The reason? Annual deer population management programming — which utilizes… Read More
Fall Foliage Reaches Midpoint in Montgomery County
This weekend fall foliage in Montgomery County transitions from the midpoint stage to near peak color, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fall Foliage Report. “We have a… Read More
Pollution in County Streams Leading to ‘Critters in Crisis’
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks teamed up on Oct. 15 at the Maydale Nature Classroom in Colesville to teach children about the county’s “critters in crisis”… Read More
County Releases List of ‘Critters in Crisis’
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Montgomery Parks are raising awareness about local “Critters in Crisis.” According to County natural resource specialists, pollution in creeks and streams… Read More
Adam Ortiz, Director DEP del Condado, es Nombrado Administrador Regional de EPA de EE.UU.
Adam Ortiz, director del Departamento de Protección Ambiental del condado de Montgomery (DEP por sus siglas en inglés), fue nombrado nuevo administrador regional de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de… Read More
Adam Ortiz, County’s DEP Director, Appointed Regional Administrator at U.S. EPA
Adam Ortiz, director of Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection, was named the new regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the White House announced Tuesday. Ortiz has run… Read More