Takoma Park Police has announced that the Park Police have granted approval to open a section of Sligo Creek Parkway between Maple Avenue and Old Carroll Avenue between 9 am and 2 pm on July 4th. This measure aims to alleviate the traffic slow-downs caused by the City of Takoma Park’s parade blockades.
The Maryland Department of National Resources (MDNR) has shared that boaters should expect increased patrols and vessel checks this holiday weekend as Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) anticipates more boaters on the water, and subsequently an increase in boating incidents and fatalities.
Motorists should expect heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor Wednesday, July 3, through Monday, July 8, in both directions. The best times to travel across the Bay Bridge this holiday period include:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services chief spokesperson Pete Piringer is letting the public know of three several private fireworks displays tonight (Tuesday, July 2nd).
As Washington, D.C., prepares to host the 2024 NATO Summit from Tuesday, July 9, 2024, through Thursday, July 11, 2024, Metro has announced temporary service adjustments to ensure the safety and security of attendees and residents:
4:55pm Update: All lanes are open on Quince Orchard Rd (MD 124) at I-270 from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a crash involving several vehicles on Quince Orchard Rd, in the area of I-270, at approximately 4pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Dave & Buster’s officially opened its Rio location at 9811 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg in July 2019. The restaurant/entertainment center has just celebrated five years and will be getting approximately $700K in upgrades/renovations.
A permit has been issued to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for construction of a $9.4 million addition at Greencastle Elementary School in Silver Spring (Fairland).
The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared that drought a moderate drought continues across much of the region despite some locations seeing showers and thunderstorms over the last 48 hours.
Founded in 1978, Food & Wine magazine is considered a global authority on food and drink culture. “We share and celebrate the best recipes, experiences, and culinary talent in the world, inspiring and empowering curious food-obsessed people to eat, drink, host, and travel better.” The magazine/website created a list of the “Best Crab Cakes in the U.S.” and, not surprisingly, the top two are right here in Maryland.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering its SoberRide® program to provide free rides for would-be impaired drivers on Independence Day this year.