Beyond MoCo

Crews are preparing to install five lines of massive steel girders extending 295-feet in length across northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) for a new express lanes ramp that will connect the Dulles Toll Road to northbound I-495. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) states, “Motorists are urged to stay away from northbound I-495 in Virginia the entire weekend of January 24-27 and should choose alternate routes.”

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DC Sports

On Sunday night, the Washington Commanders have won their first playoff game since 2005– beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 with a last second field goal that bounced in off the right upright. Tampa International Airport shared their feelings Monday morning and Dulles Airport replied, in a fun back-and-forth exchange on social media.

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DMV

Due in part to the public’s water-conservation efforts, WSSC Water has lifted the essential-water-use-only request as of 6:30 p.m. today for all 1.9 million customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.

The water distribution system demand and pressure have stabilized, and water storage levels have returned to normal. The Potomac and Patuxent Water Filtration Plants continue to produce water, meeting customer demand.


Education

Are fellow parents feeling the pressure of having to schedule an entire summer’s worth of camp six months in advance? Well, if that sounds like you then you might want to check out Planuary. The PTA at Oakland Terrace Elementary School is holding its first annual summer camp fair on Sunday, January 19 from 9-12.

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Arts

The Gaithersburg Parks, Arts & Recreation Corporation (G-PARC) Arts & Culture Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Gaithersburg’s Stormwater Management Program & Cultural Events & Services Division, have announced the 2025 Storm Drain Art Contest, designed to bring attention to the importance of protecting our Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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DC Sports

The Washington Commanders have won their first playoff game since the 2005 season, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 with a last second field goal that bounced in off the right upright. They head to Detroit to take on the 15-2 Lions in the divisional round on Saturday night for the right to play in the NFC Championship. Here are five fun facts about the Commanders following their playoff win:

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