Residents Learn About Water Safety as Summer Approaches
As the weather warms up, residents of all ages enjoyed a local water park while also learning about safety. The cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville hosted Water Safety Day at… Read More
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Council Backs WSSC Request for 7% Rate Increase
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously voted to support Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Water’s (WSSC) request to increase rates by 7%. The utility originally requested an 8% increase. WSSC Water’s Fiscal Year… Read More
School Bus Gets Stuck in ‘Sinkhole’, Several Students Removed With No Injuries
Several students were safely evacuated after a school bus was stuck in a small “sinkhole” in Layhill, County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer shared. One person… 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
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
All Lanes Open Following Rockville Pike Water Main Break
Repairs are complete and all lanes are open after a 64-year-old water main broke Monday on Rockville Pike by Strathmore Avenue in front of Georgetown Prep High School. Southbound Rockville… 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
Man Rescued After ATV Capsizes in Potomac River
A man was rescued Tuesday morning after his ATV capsized on the Potomac River, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. He was suffering from hypothermia… Read More
Flooding Causes Road Closures, Leaves Cars Stranded in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 p.m. Thursday due to huge afternoon downpours. Affected areas include Bethesda, Kensington and Aspen Hill. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service… Read More
Ride On Offering Riders Bottles of Water, Free Fares, and Buses for Cooling
Ride On buses are offering water to riders throughout the heatwave. In addition, multiple buses are available for people to cool down in if cooling centers become too crowded. Face… Read More