White’s Ferry Closing Leads to Health Challenges
Almost three years ago, when White’s Ferry shut down, few could have seen how it would impact the lives of residents in the western part of Montgomery County. For many,… Read More
White’s Ferry
White’s Ferry 3-Year Shutdown Drags On
At the end of December, White’s Ferry will mark its third year without operation. In October, the County Council met with all the parties involved in this stalemate. Montgomery County… Read More
Western County Economic Development Forum Maps Out Future for Poolesville
On Friday, about 100 Upcounty residents, business owners and government representatives met at The Crossvines in Poolesville spending a half day to map out a prosperous future for the Greater… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Oct 16-20
Here are five top news items from the week of Oct. 16. 1. Activists, Officials Rally to Keep Guns Away From Domestic Abusers A coalition of activists and Maryland officials… Read More
White’s Ferry Closure Remains Most Urgent Upcounty Transportation Issue
Thursday’s Upcounty Transportation Town Hall at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown centered on many local issues. But no topic seemed as urgent as the nearly three-year closure of… Read More
UpCounty Economy Feels the Loss from White’s Ferry Closure
When White’s Ferry closed in December of 2020 no one could have imagined it would still be drydocked nearly two and a half years later. Upcounty community business carries on.… 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
Poolesville Residents React to Latest Twist in White’s Ferry Stalement
Last week the latest efforts to reopen White’s Ferry to commuters and locals collapsed when the Virginia owner, Rockland Farm, rejected the million dollar plus offer of a coalition including… 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
White’s Ferry Owners Will Try to Sell to Montgomery County
The owners of historic White’s Ferry say they are now looking to sell to Montgomery County in an effort to reopen after more than two years of shutdown. In Dec.… Read More
‘Gone On Way Too Long’: Advocates Push For White’s Ferry Reopening
Advocates and Poolesville residents joined a rally to mark the two-year anniversary of the White’s Ferry shutdown, which severed a major transportation link between Montgomery and Loudoun counties. The Fair… Read More
White’s Ferry Rally Urges Reopening After 2 Years of Closure
In Dec. 2020, historic White’s Ferry stopped service after more than 230 years of operation. The change came effective immediately following a Nov. 2020 court ruling in Virginia. The Fair Access… Read More