The National Weather Service (NWS) has increased the amount of snow it expects for most areas in its latest “Expected Snowfall” map for this upcoming Friday, January 19th.
UPDATE for MCPS: Code Orange / Schools Closed – Offices Open 2 Hours Late and Eligible 11- and 12-Month Employees May Telework
Per the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: “Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 21 Attorneys General (the “coalition”) submitted a comment letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, urging the Biden administration to complete its review and implementation of a plan to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored
cigars.
In a 2:29pm update on 1/17 by Montgomery County Police, previously missing B-CC High School Teacher, Emily Ann Riley, has been located safe and unharmed.
Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Emily Ann Riley, a missing 50-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “Income-eligible Montgomery County residents can now schedule free tax appointments with the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Appointments for 2023 taxes only are for Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $64,000 or less. Free tax appointments will be available Jan. 22-April 11 at four locations:
County Executive Marc Elrich announced on Twitter/X that he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday morning.
Underground Pizza Company at 8235 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring is now serving beer and wine.
Mari Vanna DC, the popular 6,000 square-foot, three-level restaurant that opened in January 2013, has announced that it will be closing permanently.
Update: MCPS has updated to Code Orange
Code Yellow / Delayed Opening – Schools and Central Offices Opening 2 hours Late Due to persistent icy conditions and significantly low temperatures, MCPS Schools and central offices will open two hours late on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
