Montgomery County government has announced holiday schedule changes for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17, including closures for county and state offices, courts, libraries, and permitting services, while Ride On, Metro, and MARC services will operate on modified schedules, and public parking will be free. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have already responded to several calls for crashes across the county (20 in less than two hours) on Tuesday evening.
MCPS Weather Update: Closure – Code Red – Announced for Wednesday, Feb. 12
Snow has begun falling, and we are closely monitoring its impact on our schools across the district. With forecasts predicting up to six inches of accumulation by early tomorrow morning, roads, sidewalks, and school campuses will not be safe or accessible for an on-time or delayed opening on Wednesday. However, our teams will be hard at work! Overnight and into the morning, MCPS operations crews will begin clearing snow from buses and depots while plowing, shoveling, and treating school parking lots and sidewalks. Meanwhile, our county partners will be working diligently to prepare highways and neighborhood streets to ensure safer travel conditions. This work will likely take throughout the day on Wednesday as we have 211 schools, seven bus depots and other facilities that will all need to be readied for students, staff and visitors.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a structure fire in the 24500 block of Peachtree Rd, near Comus Rd in Hyattstown, on Tuesday afternoon in a non-hydrant area. (more…)
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
The Montgomery County Council passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill, banning single-use plastic carryout bags and increasing the fee for paper bags from five to ten cents, with proceeds supporting water quality protection projects. The bill, aimed at reducing plastic waste and improving compliance, will take effect on January 1, 2026. (more…)
Last May we let you know that Mui, a modern Japanese-inspired restaurant, is coming to Pike & Rose. There hasn’t been much movement since then, but the upcoming restaurant has received a $550,000 permit to begin construction on interior renovations.
The Maryland Department of Health has launched a $1.8 million statewide public information campaign to raise awareness about RSV vaccines for pregnant women, infants, seniors, and at-risk populations as part of a broader effort to promote respiratory virus prevention. (more…)
The City of Rockville has announced that city facilities will close early at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and remain closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to an incoming winter storm, with normal operations resuming Thursday, Feb. 13. (more…)
With the first very light flakes starting to fall and a Winter Storm Warning in effect for much of the area until 7am Wednesday morning, many are wondering what kind of impact this will have on schools tomorrow.
Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to stay off roads and exercise caution as a winter storm is expected to impact the state from February 11-12, bringing hazardous road conditions, heavy snowfall, and potential power outages. Officials coordinating emergency responses and advising residents to prepare for severe weather.
As we prepare for the Winter Storm Warning to go into effect at 1pm (it lasts until 7am Wednesday morning), the National Weather Service (NWS) has released what’s likely the final update before the start of winter weather in the area.