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Part of Beach Drive Now Closed to Motorized Traffic Year-Round
A five-mile strip of Beach Drive will be closed to motorized vehicles all year, the National Park Service announced Wednesday. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be welcome on Beach Drive… Read More
Silver Spring Man Indicted on Felony Hit and Run Charges
A Montgomery County grand jury has indicted a 22-year-old Silver Spring man on 10 counts related to a hit and run pedestrian collision, according to a Montgomery County Police Department press… Read More
MD 108 Resurfacing Project Set to Begin in Olney
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is set to start a new safety and resurfacing project on Maryland 108. The $3.7 million project will resurface 3.7… Read More
Pilot Project May Lead to Permanent Lane Reduction on Little Falls Parkway
Motorists will see traffic and construction along Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda over the next few months starting on Monday, Oct.17, as the county builds a new park running adjacent… Read More
Zombie Invasion Expected for Annual Silver Spring Event
Outrageous Halloween costumes are encouraged at the annual Zombie Walk on Oct. 29. The event is free and family-friendly according to the Silver Spring Urban district website. Participants will meet… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 17, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Oct. 17 and here are five things to know happening in Montgomery County. Here’s the 10 day weather forecast as we start the work week. 1. Council… Read More
Walk to School Day Stresses Safety
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and families learned safe practices for getting to school in recognition of annual Walk to School Day. Local leaders joined students Wednesday morning at… Read More
Garden of Lights Holiday Display Returns to Brookside Gardens
Tickets are now on sale The Garden of Lights returns to Brookside Gardens for its 24th year on Nov. 18. The walk-through holiday light display features one and a half… Read More
Oct. 1 Marks Start of New Laws on Traffic, Pets, Stalking
Saturday marks the start of a new month and the enforcement of numerous new laws in Maryland. Beginning Oct. 1, drivers must move to another lane or slow down when… Read More
Advocates Call for Equity, Affordable Housing Along Purple Line
About 100 people gathered outside the Brigadier General Charles McGee Library in Silver Spring where the Purple Line will traverse to learn how to ensure that the light rail line… Read More
Gas Leak Controlled at Pike and Rose
Updated Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Washington Gas was notified of damage to a two-inch service line caused by a backhoe. Gas was shut off at 10:48 a.m. ————————————– Nearby… Read More
Lacking Traffic Improvements Curb Vision Zero Plan to Eliminate Collisions
Traffic deaths in Montgomery County are on the rise from 2021 despite the Vision Zero plan to eliminate serious and fatal collisions in the next 10 years. “Almost every day… Read More