White’s Ferry Finds Hope in Its Past
In mid-July about 50 local residents packed into the Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville to listen to a lecture about the history of ferries in the county. With the… Read More
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Silver Spring Woman Killed in Carjacking
Melody Waldecker, 54, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was killed in a carjacking incident in Sterling, Va on July 28. Waldecker was struck by the vehicle as the suspect fled the… Read More
Poolesville Leaders Launch New Effort to Reopen White’s Ferry
With the potential donation of White’s Ferry to the county in play, the leaders of Poolesville want to seize the moment and convince their neighbors across the river to help… Read More
Elrich Says it Will Take a Year to Reopen White’s Ferry, Residents Not So Sure
After the owners of White’s Ferry offered to donate the ferry and its operation to Montgomery County in an effort to resume service, County Executive Marc Elrich forecasts it will… Read More
MCFRS Takes Part in Celebration of Life for Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) was part of a large contingent of people Monday who honored the life of fallen firefighter Trevor Brown. Brown, who served in… Read More
Montgomery County Considers Purchase of White’s Ferry
Montgomery County is considering the purchase of historic White’s Ferry after owners said they are seeking to sell to the county in an effort to resume service after more than… Read More
Owner of Rockland Farm Defends Declining White’s Ferry Offer
The future of White’s Ferry continues adrift after owner Chuck Kuhn announced Rockland Farm declined the $1.1 million offer to buy the Virginia landing area. In a statement, the owner… Read More
Leaders Hope Findings in White’s Ferry Study Will Help Facilitate Reopening
Montgomery County transportation leaders detailed a recently-released White’s Ferry study and clarified the county’s role in restoring service during a virtual meeting Wednesday evening. Since 1786, the ferry had transported… Read More
White’s Ferry Study Details Scenarios for Restoring Service
A joint study from Montgomery and Loudoun counties evaluating the future of White’s Ferry was released Thursday. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery… Read More
White’s Ferry’s Future Discussed at Poolesville Town Hall
Montgomery and Loudoun County residents joined a town hall Wednesday in Poolesville to learn updates about the future of White’s Ferry. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the… Read More
White’s Ferry Owner Commits to Reopening Before Next Summer
After more than 230 years of service, historic White’s Ferry has been shut down since December 2020 due to a legal dispute Poolesville leaders held a forum Wednesday evening at… Read More
Following Legal Dispute, White’s Ferry Purchased by Virginia Businessman
Montgomery County’s historic White’s Ferry has a new owner who plans to resume service after it was shutdown last December over a legal dispute. Chuck Kuhn, CEO of the Sterling-based… Read More