5 Things to Know Today, June 29, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, June 29, and it is National Hug Holiday Day. Just think, this time last year, this holiday would be impossible to celebrate. Now, if you’re vaccinated, be… Read More
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‘Mass Casualty Incident’: Deck Collapse Hospitalizes Six With Non-Life Threatening Injuries
A townhouse deck collapsed in a Germantown neighborhood Sunday night, sending six adults to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
Montgomery County under Hyperthermia Alert Beginning Monday at Noon
Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from noon-7 p.m. Monday. A Hyperthermia Alert is issued by the county when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 28, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, June 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at eight testing sites… Read More
County Installing Dynamic Signs to Show Real-Time Speed on Brink Road in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County is installing permanent “dynamic speed signs” that tell drivers their real-time speeds on Brink Road in Gaithersburg, according to a release from the county. The county’s transportation department… Read More
Montgomery County Will Not Host July 4 Celebration, Fireworks
Montgomery County will not host fireworks or an Independence Day celebration this July 4, according to a release from the county. The county could not guarantee the “Germantown Glory” and… Read More
County Climate Plan Offers 86 Actions Including Energy, Transportation and Public Engagement Measures
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a Climate Action Plan with 86 measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 100% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels and help mitigate… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, June 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, June 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County COVID-19 Media Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will host his weekly virtual media briefing today at noon… Read More
Elrich Unveils Climate Plan ‘Among the Most Ambitious in the World’ to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled the county’s Climate Action Plan. At the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton, Elrich said the county’s climate goals aim to… Read More
Bump ‘N Grind Coffee Shop is Coming to the Silver Spring Library
Bump ‘n Grind, “a specialty coffee shop/record store dedicated to and inspired by coffee, music and community,” will be opening at the Silver Spring library this Saturday. Previously, the coffee shop… Read More
Candidate for County Council Mink Receives Death Threat
Kristin Mink, a candidate for Montgomery County Council, tweeted on June 22 that she received a death threat through her campaign website. The anonymous threat, which targeted Mink, her husband… Read More
Montgomery Parks Adds Selfie Stands Throughout the County
In celebration of National Selfie Day on Monday, Montgomery Parks announced the installation of 16 new selfie stands at 13 scenic park locations. The wooden stands have two different ledges… Read More