On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding the federal funding freeze announced by the Trump-Vance Administration: (more…)
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a large house in the 5400blk of Griffith Rd, near Damascus Rd. in Laytonsville, a non-hydrant area, where crews encountered heavy fire conditions upon arrival. (more…)
On January 27, at approximately 9:17 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Maple Avenue and Grant Avenue for a report of a collision involving a 9-year-old juvenile bicyclist.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Thyme Ct, near Mateny Rd and off Cinnamon Rd, in Germantown, for a single vehicle crash into a shed in the backyard of a townhome on Tuesday evening.
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
The Maryland National Capital Park Police (Montgomery County Division) assured residents that signs posted along the Sligo Creek Trail in Takoma Park regarding alligators were not posted by county or state officials and appear to be a prank.
Chick Fil A, located at 825 Ellsworth Dr Lot D1-A in Downtown Silver Spring, will temporarily close today (January 28th) for renovations. An employee confirmed the temporary closure and stated that the store will likely reopen in May.
Sangfroid Distilling, a small artisan distillery focused on fruit-based brandies, rye whiskey, and dutch-style gins, has received its permit to build out its expanded location in Takoma Park.
Montgomery County Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González announced the “More Housing N.O.W.” package, a comprehensive plan to address the county’s housing crisis by increasing workforce housing, converting vacant office spaces into homes, and expanding homeownership programs. The package aims to provide affordable housing for middle-class workers, including teachers, firefighters, and healthcare professionals, while focusing on building housing along key corridors without changing zoning in residential neighborhoods.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued guidance to Maryland healthcare providers on handling immigration enforcement at medical facilities to ensure compliance with laws while protecting patients’ access to care and privacy. (more…)
Montgomery County launched its Climate Smart Campaign to encourage residents to take small, climate-friendly actions in areas such as food, transportation, energy, and emergency preparedness, with the slogan “BIG CHANGE starts small.” The campaign includes a pledge residents can take to commit to reducing their carbon footprint and aligns with the County’s Climate Action Plan goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2027 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2035. (more…)
An Extreme Cold Alert and Wind Advisory has been issued for Montgomery. The cold alert goes from 7:00 pm Tuesday, 01/28 until 9:00 am Wednesday, 01/29 while the wind advisory is in effect from 11am-6pm on Wednesday.