MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will vote on Bill 24-24, Taxation – Paper Carryout Bags and Prohibition on Plastic Carryout Bags (also known as the Bring Your Own Bag Bill), on Tuesday, February 11. If passed, the bill would prohibit plastic carryout bags provided by retail establishments, with certain exceptions, impose a tax on paper carryout bags at the point of sale, and require a tax on plastic carryout bags if provided within a municipality. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County Government issued the following news release stating that a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, with expected snow accumulations of 4-6 inches impacting travel. MCDOT has begun pretreating roads, will activate its Storm Operations Center, and urges residents to avoid driving once snow begins, while Ride On bus service may experience delays and detours.

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Highways / Interstates

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has announced preparations for the incoming winter storm, including road pretreatment with salt brine, deployment of emergency patrols, and a request for drivers to limit unnecessary travel to aid snow and ice removal efforts. (more…)


Event

Born in the shadows of the now famous fallen statues of Richmond, VA, Greg Greenway moved to Boston for its rich Folk Music tradition. He has since become one of its most unique and superlative emissaries. Musically raised on the magically percussive right hand of Richie Havens, and the flowing lyricism of Eric Andersen, these seminal influences became the DNA of his own unique and continuing growth. He has blended them into a multi-instrumental, genre crossing style. Greg has played Carnegie Hall, been heard on NPR’s All Things Considered, Mountain Stage, and Car Talk. He is a founding member of Brother Sun with Joe Jencks and Pat Wictor, and with Reggie Harris he presents Deeper Than The Skin, a musical program examining race relations.

“Greg Greenway is one of those artists who is so rich a talent that it is difficult to categorize him. He traverses, combines and mixes up musical genres, and manages to open a window on global events that bring us together as citizens of the world. Like other great performers before him, Greenway’s message is that we can all play a part and make a difference in the course of both our private and public lives. But few musicians can do just this with such style, passion and sheer musicality.”


Germantown

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a collision at the intersection of Seneca Meadows Parkway and Germantown Road in Germantown at approximately 4:10pm. One vehicle has overturned due to the collision. A cause has not been provided and it’s currently unknown if there are any injuries. Photo courtesy MCFRS.


Brookeville

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of Gregg Road Bridge in Brookeville, providing project details, costs, and schedule while gathering public input. (more…)