MCDOT

Montgomery County government has a website that can answer the question of “who plows my street?”, shows you snow removal status, and allows you to submit a snow-related service request to the county or state.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore has urged Marylanders to avoid non-essential travel during the ongoing winter storm to allow highway crews to clear roads, emphasized the importance of safety amid bitter cold temperatures and low wind chills, and highlighted coordinated state agency responses, including emergency operations, snow removal, and support for vulnerable populations. Full press release below:

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Beyond MoCo

On Monday, January 6, 2025, the President signed into law: H.R. 4984, the “D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act,” which directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia to allow the District to use the Campus for stadium development, residential and commercial development, and other specified purposes. This bill makes it possible for the Washington Commanders to return to DC if they choose the RFK site for their new stadium.

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DMV

According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $164,105,250 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2024, a decrease of $1,523,913 (-0.9%) compared to December 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2024 totaled $69,837,949, a decrease of $357,058 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. The December 2024 contributions included $50,413,308 to the Education Trust Fund, a decrease of $247,243 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County has announced ongoing efforts to address hazardous conditions caused by the region’s first major snowstorm in three years. Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and a snow emergency is still in effect with parking restrictions in place. Government operations, transit services, and trash collections have been adjusted, with residents urged to stay off the roads unless necessary. The County also encourages checking on neighbors, especially older adults or those living alone, and offers resources for unhoused individuals seeking shelter. (more…)