Health

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 21 other state attorneys general, has sued the Trump administration and the NIH for unlawfully cutting funding for medical research at universities by reducing “indirect cost” reimbursements, potentially jeopardizing vital biomedical research and public health advancements. (more…)


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…)


Event

Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,


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…)


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.