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Montgomery Parks Announces List of “Critters in Crisis,” Due to Water Quality Concerns

Published October 16, 2021 at 11:57AM

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Montgomery Parks issued a warning today about “Critters in Crisis,” at a special event at Maydale Conservation Park. Certain insects, fish, and amphibians are now considered at-risk in local streams due to water quality issues.

According to county natural resource specialists, pollution in county creeks and streams is having a serious negative impact on the wildlife, including changes to, or loss of, habitats, lower oxygen content in water, and the reduction of the variety and hardiness of organisms.

Week 7 MCPS High School Football Scores

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2021 at 8:41PM | Updated October 15, 2021 at 11:17PM

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the week 7 MCPS football games. They’ll be updated as we receive them.

If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we didn’t receive a report from the game.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is joined by Councilmembers Nancy Navarro and Gabe Albornoz at Hispanic Heritage Month Recognition Event

By Patrick Herron

Published October 15, 2021 at 7:57PM

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 15, 2021

List of Fall Festivals and Other Halloween Themed Events Happening in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published October 15, 2021 at 2:33PM

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 15, 2021

Detectives Investigate Rockville Bank Robbery

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2021 at 2:08PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate the October 12 armed robbery of a bank in Rockville. Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

On Tuesday, October 12, at approximately 4:00 p.m., 1^st District Officers and Rockville City Police responded to a bank in the 1100 block of Nelson Street for the report of a robbery that just occurred.

First of Its Kind Street Design Guide to Improve Accessibility for People with Vision Disabilities Now Available from Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published October 15, 2021 at 12:20PM

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 15, 2021

Montgomery Planning Releases Myth/Fact Sheet on Thrive Montgomery 2050

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2021 at 6:15AM

Thrive Montgomery 2050 is a comprehensive update to the 1964 General Plan, which has guided growth and development in the county for the last 60 years.

It has been met with plenty of support and plenty of criticism, including criticism from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on their draft fiscal impact statement (FIS), which Montgomery Planning responded to in a statement.

Upcoming Flu Vaccine Clinics in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published October 14, 2021 at 6:21PM | Updated November 15, 2021 at 1:53PM

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will offer the following flu vaccine clinics in 2021

You can also get a flu shot at many retailers. Visit the CVS, Giant, Harris Teeter, RiteAid, Safeway, Walgreens and Walmart websites for information on getting a flu shot.

Montgomery County to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of ‘Flash’ Rapid Transit Service on Thursday, Oct. 14—and Plans for Expansion

By MCS Staff

Published October 14, 2021 at 7:23AM

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the County’s first rapid transit service—the Flash—with special greetings of riders on Thursday, Oct. 14. More than 500,000 riders have used the frequent and reliable Flash service. And now the County is looking toward expansion.

MCDOT outreach teams will be at several Flash stations on Oct. 14 to greet riders, solicit feedback about the service and distribute Flash anniversary items to riders.

MoCo PRIDE to Host Virtual October Meeting on Oct. 21

By Patrick Herron

Published October 13, 2021 at 7:01PM

Per MCPS:

MoCo PRIDE Youth is hosting their October meeting virtually on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. This event is for those students who are sincerely interested in the work of the organization. To learn more, stay connected and receive updates on upcoming meetings, check out: https://linktr.ee/mocopride.

Pike and Rose Hit-and-Run Driver Turns Herself In

By Patrick Herron

Published October 13, 2021 at 4:35PM

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 13, 2021