Code Orange Air Quality Forecast for Friday
As the area continues to deal with wildfire smoke coming from Canada, a Code Orange has been forecast for air quality Friday. It is an improvement from Thursday’s Code Red,… Read More
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Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for parts of Maryland including Montgomery County due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) issued the alert,… Read More
‘We Are in a Fight,’ Elrich Says as Drought, Fires Make Impact
Drought conditions and fires have recently impacted the nation and Montgomery County. “We are in a fight, and at some point we’ve got to think about this like you would… Read More
Officials Urge Caution During Unhealthy Air Conditions
Officials in Montgomery County urge residents to be cautious as unhealthy air quality persists due to remnants from wildfires in Canada. A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for… Read More
Montgomery College Art Students’ Exhibit Projected on Building
Artwork by 170 Montgomery College students will be projected on the Rockville campuses’ humanities building Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Our Patterns, Montgomery College is a collection of… 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