Top Five Farmers Markets
Montgomery County residents looking for fresh food can visit local farmers markets to find the best produce around. Find everything from organic fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, wine, dairy… Read More
Weather/Environment
UPDATE: County Council To Vote on Zoning Changes For 5G Wireless Infrastructure
Montgomery County Council will vote on zoning changes for 5G wireless infrastructure on Tuesday, July 27. According to local leaders, the Amendment would allow certain telecommunications towers limited or conditional… Read More
Climate, Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee Looking for Applicants
County Executive Marc Elrich wants to fill five vacancies on the Climate, Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee. Looking to do more for Montgomery County’s climate, energy, and air quality?… Read More
County Piloting ‘SolarAPP+’ Platform to Instantly Approve Solar Permits for Residents
Montgomery County wants to help residents get solar panels installed faster and the jurisdiction is joining a pilot to meet that goal. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joined Councilmember… Read More
Food Waste Management Changing in Maryland
Right now most food waste from large restaurants, grocery stores and produce distributors goes to landfill. And that’s because there’s no other option. But all that will change in Maryland… Read More
Elrich Proposes First of its Kind Energy-Reducing Bill
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a bill that could make the county the first in the nation to set a Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) policy that enforces a… Read More
Local Company’s ‘Secrets of the Whales’ Nominated for Emmys
Red Rock Films, located in Silver Spring, received three nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards for “Secrets of the Whales”. You can watch the film on Disney+ which describes… Read More
Photos: Sunflower Fields Start Blooming in Poolesville
Start crafting those Instagram captions and selecting the perfect filter. It’s that time of year again — sunflowers are starting to bloom in the McKee-Beshers Sunflower Fields in Poolesville. Every spring Maryland… Read More
‘Oops Tag’ es un Programa Diseñado para que los Residentes Reciclen Correctamente
El condado de Montgomery busca que los residentes sean conscientes de lo que reciclan. El programa Recicle Correcto “Oops Tag” inició en mayo en el condado de Montgomery. Como parte… Read More
‘Oops Tag’ Program Encourages Residents to Recycle Correctly
Montgomery County wants residents to be mindful of what they recycle. Leaders began the Recycle Right “Oops Tag” Program in May. As part of the program, county inspectors check individual… Read More
Ya no se Permite Beber Alcohol en los Parques del Condado de Montgomery
El consumo de bebidas alcohólicas en los parques locales ya no está permitido en determinados parques del condado de Montgomery, a partir del 1 de julio. El programa Picnic in… Read More
Drinking Alcohol at Montgomery County Parks No Longer Allowed
Consuming alcoholic beverages at local parks is no longer allowed in select Montgomery County parks as of July 1. The MoCo Eat’s Picnic in the Park Program launched last fall… Read More