Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on I-370 between Shady Grove Metro access and Frederick Rd (355) involving an overturned tractor-trailer on Tuesday morning. (more…)
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Author: Patrick Herron
Rockville’s snow emergency and parking restrictions remain until 4 p.m. Tuesday, with adjusted trash collection and ongoing snow removal. (more…)
Montgomery County Government will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 7, with liberal leave for non-essential employees, while Montgomery County Public Schools and scheduled Recreation programs are canceled, and County trash collections are delayed. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore has urged Marylanders to avoid non-essential travel during the ongoing winter storm to allow highway crews to clear roads, emphasized the importance of safety amid bitter cold temperatures and low wind chills, and highlighted coordinated state agency responses, including emergency operations, snow removal, and support for vulnerable populations. Full press release below:
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UPDATE: Kahylil White has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $164,105,250 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2024, a decrease of $1,523,913 (-0.9%) compared to December 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2024 totaled $69,837,949, a decrease of $357,058 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. The December 2024 contributions included $50,413,308 to the Education Trust Fund, a decrease of $247,243 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. (more…)
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7, Purple Line construction will temporarily close Manchester Road north of Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring for six weeks, causing detours for Ride On bus routes 12, 13, 15, and 19 (more…)
Montgomery County has announced ongoing efforts to address hazardous conditions caused by the region’s first major snowstorm in three years. Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and a snow emergency is still in effect with parking restrictions in place. Government operations, transit services, and trash collections have been adjusted, with residents urged to stay off the roads unless necessary. The County also encourages checking on neighbors, especially older adults or those living alone, and offers resources for unhoused individuals seeking shelter. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence, is offering a free six-week online Diabetes Self-Management Program starting January 15 to help residents, particularly in high-risk zip codes, better manage diabetes through education and practical strategies. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Layla Ahni Ferguson, a missing 15-year-old from Montgomery Village. (more…)
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MerMagic Con, which describes itself as the world’s largest Mermaid convention, will take place Feb 28 – March 2nd, 2025 at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center in Silver Spring, MD. h/t @pike.and.rozay
According to its website, MerMagic Con gathers individuals from various aspects of the mermaid industry, offering activities and programs designed for different ages and skill levels.