The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd. in Derwood fully restored its air conditioning a day after a mechanical failure caused rising temperatures inside its near-capacity facility. During the issue, MCASAC put out a call seeking short-term foster homes for pets and the response was remarkable.
The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services seized 23 dogs from an unlicensed doggie daycare in Silver Spring on June 24 following a complaint, placing them in protective custody while the investigation remains ongoing.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd. in Derwood has fully restored air conditioning following a mechanical failure that caused rising temperatures inside its near-capacity facility. The issue, caused by a failed motor in the building’s cooling system, was resolved by the Department of General Services (DGS). With the system now fully operational, the shelter has ended its emergency response efforts and resumed normal operations. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on June 24 to vote on a Planning Board appointment and a zoning measure related to the Bethesda Overlay Zone, and will also receive a semi-annual update from the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Montgomery County Council will commemorate Pride Month on June 24 by highlighting local LGBTQ+ community leaders and reaffirming its commitment to equality and inclusion through a themed event titled “Unbreakable Pride and Unshakeable Power.” (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has issued a Heat Emergency Alert from noon Monday, June 23, through 8 a.m. Thursday, June 26, due to dangerously high temperatures and heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees, prompting the County to open cooling centers, provide free water on buses, and urge residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free Lyft rides up to $15 on July 4 to help prevent drunk driving in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where nearly 40% of Independence Day traffic deaths involve alcohol, according to NHTSA. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Chief Marc Yamada has issued a statement sharing that it will be taking proactive steps to ensure the continued safety of all residents following recent overseas developments. Per CNN, The United States attacked three nuclear facilities early Sunday in Iran. President Donald Trump warned in a White House address that the US will launch more attacks if Iran does not make peace.
Robert E. Peary High School was located at 13300 Arctic Ave. in Aspen Hill, MD. It opened in the 1960 and closed in 1984 primarily due to declining enrollment. A Facebook group with over 4,000 members keeps its memories alive.
Following Thursday evening’s severe storms, Montgomery County transportation crews began clearing more than 170 reports of downed trees and debris blocking roads, with recovery efforts focused on the hardest-hit areas and continuing through the weekend. (more…)