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5 Things to Know Today, June 17, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, June 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Speed Reduction Program: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Tom Hucker will join… Read More
County’s Shared Streets Program Will Continue Throughout Summer
Montgomery County’s Shared Streets program will continue throughout the summer, the county announced in a June 11 statement. The Department of Transportation (MCDOT) began the Shared Streets program when the… Read More
County Council Introduces Resolution to Support Maintaining Open Streets Programs
The Montgomery County Council introduced a resolution Thursday showing support for maintaining Open and Shared Streets programs. The county’s Department of Transportation (DOT) began the Shared Streets program when the… Read More
Police: Driver Struck, Killed on I-270 After Exiting Vehicle Following Collision
A driver died early Monday morning after they exited their vehicle and were struck following a collision on I-270, Maryland State Police (MSP) said in a press release. Around 12:39… Read More
Bike Lanes Temporarily Added to University Boulevard in Pilot Program
University Boulevard from Amherst to Arcola Avenues in Silver Spring is expected to become a shared streets pilot project to enable bicyclists to have their own travel lanes this summer… Read More
Silver Spring News: Movie Theater to Reopen; Ellsworth Drive to Close to Traffic
About a week after debuting a 25-foot tall interactive flower sculpture, Downtown Silver Spring soon will welcome new stores and restaurants. Peterson Companies, which has committed $10 million toward the… Read More
New County Reopening Guidelines Including Gathering Limits Go Into Effect Tuesday at 5 pm
The Montgomery County Council approved a new phased reopening strategy that takes effect Tuesday at 5 pm. Now that more than 50% of county residents have gotten at least one… Read More
County Council Considers New Reopening Guidelines
As vaccination rates continue to increase and COVID-19 cases trend downward in Montgomery County, local leaders are considering easing some restrictions this week. “The county council acting as the Board… 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
Council Considers Requiring Permits for Anyone Soliciting in Roadway
Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing May 11 on a proposal to require permits for anyone soliciting from vehicles on roads that have speed limits greater than 25… Read More
$18 Million Jones Bridge Road Safety Enhancement Project Begins in North Chevy Chase
The Maryland State Department of Transportation Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is beginning an $18 million safety enhancement project along a half-mile portion of Jones Bridge Road in North Chevy Chase,… Read More
Tidal Basin’s Cherry Blossoms Peak Early; Kenwood’s are Close
The Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin cherry blossoms reached peak bloom Sunday – four days earlier than expected – according to the National Park Service. The Park Service had originally predicted… Read More