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Update: The Extreme Cold Warning now includes all of Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) says an Extreme Cold Warning and High Wind Warning remain in effect across parts of central Maryland through the weekend, bringing dangerously cold wind chills and potentially damaging winds.


Potomac

A major sewer line along Clara Barton Parkway near the I-495 interchange and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park collapsed on January 19, releasing an estimated tens of millions of gallons of wastewater per day into the Potomac River.

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Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks is seeking public input on restroom access and facilities across the county through a new online survey aimed at better understanding how park restrooms are used and what features matter most to visitors.

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Damascus

Students in the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation and Information Technology Foundation will host a public sale of refurbished used cars and computers from 9am to 11am on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Damascus High School, located at 25921 Ridge Road in Damascus.

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Maryland

Maryland’s six casinos generated $147.9 million in slot and table game revenue in January 2026, down 2.6 percent from January 2025, a decline Maryland Lottery and Gaming attributes in part to travel disruptions caused by a late-month winter storm. Despite the decrease, casino contributions to the state totaled $63.9 million, up 0.4 percent from the previous year, including $46.1 million for the Education Trust Fund. (more…)