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Woman Struck, Killed on I-270 After Exiting Car on Shoulder
A woman was struck and killed on I-270 North near exit 9A after she got out of her car on the shoulder, state officials said. Kelly Elizabeth Vanaman, 34, of… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Thanksgiving Weekend in Montgomery County
Here is what is open and closed on Thanksgiving weekend. County offices – closed. State offices and courts – closed. Libraries – closed. Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – closed. Recreation… Read More
New Name for Olde Towne Bridge Honors Former Gaithersburg City Manager
The Olde Towne Gaithersburg bridge over the railroad tracks connecting the Olde Towne Parking Garage to the Olde Towne Commercial District was formally named the Tomasello Pedestrian Bridge on Nov.… Read More
Montgomery Parks Extends Open Parkways Initiative
Montgomery Parks’ Open Parkways initiative is receiving some attention this Thanksgiving, offering up more opportunities for a walk, run, or bike ride. Beginning Wednesday Nov. 25 at noon, Montgomery Parks… Read More
2020 Fatal Collisions on Pace to Surpass 2019 Totals
Montgomery County Police are concerned about the number of fatal collisions. So far in 2020, the number of such collisions and fatalities is almost equal to the totals for all… Read More
Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Evening
Officers from Montgomery County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday evening starting 8 p.m., weather permitting. The enforcement is intended to address two issues the police encounter during… Read More
Montgomery County Expands ‘Shared Streets Program,’ Totaling 6.4 Miles
Beginning Oct. 23, two portions of Woodland Drive in Silver Spring will be adapted for Montgomery County’s “Shared Streets Program.” The Shared Streets Program began in response to the COVID-19… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 23, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Oct. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Car-Free Streets: Montgomery Parks is expanding its open streets initiative on weekends amid the COVID-19… Read More
State Highway Administration Resumes US Route 29 Facelift
If it was a TV show, they might call it “Extreme Makeover: Route 29 Edition.” The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) began a roughly 3.6 mile… Read More
County Leaders Introduce Maryland’s First Bus Rapid Transit Service
Montgomery County Department of Transportation officially debuted its Flash bus rapid transit system Wednesday, the first of its kind in the state of Maryland. MCDOT’s Flash buses operate on U.S.… Read More
County to Host Forum Detailing Outdoor Dining Requirements During Cold Weather
Restaurants that wish to offer outdoor seating during the colder months are invited to forum that will include information about using heaters and tents safely. The Montgomery County Department of… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 29, in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29 and it’s National Coffee Day. The election is also 35 days away… do you have a plan for voting? In the meantime, here are five… Read More