Proposed Grosvenor Metro Closure Met with Strong Opposition
As a result of a sharp decline of Metrorail ridership over the past 11 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unless they receive more federal funding, Metro will need to make service cuts, including 22 station closures. Metro is dealing with a budget deficit of about $210 million, with rail ridership down 90% due to the pandemic.
Chief Emmons’ Obituary is below
OBITUARY PRINT
Rockville Metro Pedestrian Bridge Closed Through Fall
The Rockville Metro Pedestrian Bridge above Rockville Pike is now expected to remain closed through this fall. The bridge has been closed since June 2020, when damaged glass panels along the bridge posed a significant safety concern.
Montgomery County Police Conducting Focused Traffic Enforcement This Wednesday
The Montgomery County Police Department announced on its social media pages today that they will be conducting focused traffic enforcement on February 24th, in areas around Shady Grove Rd and Mid County Highway.
Cabin John Firefighters Use Ice Cleats, Rope While Rescuing Injured Driver
Photos Courtesy Cabin John Park VFD Sergeant Patrick Khaghani
Tow Truck Struck While Clearing Beltway Crash
Photos Courtesy of Montgomery County Fire/Rescue Chief Spokesman Pete Piringer
Woman Praises Car, Seat Belt After Rockville Rollover
Featured Photo Courtesy of the Rockville City Police Department
Rockville Man Dead After Clara Barton Parkway Crash
Shortly after midnight on Monday, February 15, 2021, US Park Police Officers responded to a crash on the Clara Barton Parkway at the Little Falls Branch Bridge.
Virtual Meeting February 17th About Upcoming Connecticut Avenue, Jones Bridge Road Project
On Wednesday, February 17th, at 6PM, the Maryland State Highway Administration is hosting a virtual information meeting about an upcoming intersection reconfiguration project on MD-185 (Connecticut Avenue) at Jones Bridge Road and Kensington Parkway in Chevy Chase.
Latest Beltway Project Increases Roadway Friction, Should Decrease Crashes
Featured Photo Courtesy of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
Fire Engine Struck at Beltway Crash Scene
Around 11:30 Monday morning, emergency responders were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on the Outer Loop of the Beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike.