Cicadas Already Digging Out, Their Appearance is Imminent
The cicadas that have been living underground in total darkness throughout the county for the past 17 years are expected to make their aboveground debut next week although a few… Read More
Weather/Environment
Propuesta de $20 Millones para Mejorar el Centro de Reciclaje del Condado
Se espera que el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery apruebe una actualización de $20 millones al centro de reciclaje para hacerlo más eficiente, aumentar su capacidad y eliminar la necesidad… Read More
$20 Million Upgrade to County Recycling Center Proposed
Montgomery County Council is expected to approve a $20 million upgrade to the existing Material Recycling Center to make it more efficient, increase its capacity and eliminate the need to… Read More
County Announces New Engagement Series For Earth Month
In honor of Earth Month, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and One Montgomery Green (OMG) have teamed up to present “Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG”. This… Read More
Montgomery County Energy Summit Announces Speakers
The Montgomery County Energy Summit has announced the opening and keynote speaker lineup for the 2021 event, which will run from May 4 to May 6. The annual event, now… Read More
El Condado Patrocina Varias Actividades para Celebrar el Día de la Tierra
Para celebrar el Día de la Tierra el jueves, el condado de Montgomery ofrece oportunidades para que los residentes ayuden a limpiar un arroyo, aprendan a hacer abono y mejoren… Read More
County Sponsors Several Activities For Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day Thursday, Montgomery County is providing opportunities for residents to help clean up a creek, learn to compost and improve their energy footprint. From 4 p.m.… Read More
County Announces Construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda
The construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda will close two lanes on Montgomery Avenue between Wisconsin Avenue and Waverly Street during mid-summer. It will occur near the future building located… Read More
For Second Year in a Row, There Won’t be a Butterfly Exhibit at Brookside Gardens
Wings of Fancy, Brookside Garden’s live butterfly and caterpillar exhibit, will remain closed for a second year in a row due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, Montgomery… Read More
Prepárese para la Ruidosa Llegada de las Cigarras
Un clima más cálido significa días más largos, comidas al aire libre y este año: cigarras. Se espera que esos ruidosos insectos salgan de nuevo, después de 17 años, a… Read More
More Than $640,000 Awarded to County Environmental Projects
More than $640,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 15 environmental projects in Montgomery County, officials announced Sunday. “Great start to #EarthWeek!” County Executive Marc Elrich wrote on Twitter.… Read More
Cicadas: They’re Loud, Gross and Harmless…and Coming to a Yard Near You
Warmer weather means longer days, cookouts and this year: cicadas. Those noisy, swarming bugs are expected to surface from their underground homes of 17 years as soon as it gets… Read More