Battery Fire Hazard Demonstration Stresses Safe Recycling
Batteries should not be thrown away in regular trash or recycling bins, county leaders stressed Friday, but instead should be recycled at the Shady Grove Transfer Station or at a… Read More
Weather/Environment
El Condado Recibe más de $1 Millón en Apoyo a la Transición a Vehículos de Cero Emisiones
La Administración de Energía de Maryland (MEA) ha otorgado dos subvenciones al Departamento de Servicios Generales del Condado para ayudarlos a alcanzar su objetivo de reducir las emisiones con nueve… Read More
County Receives $1.5 Million to Help Zero-Emissions Vehicle Transition
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has given two grants to the County’s Department of General Services to help them reach their goal of lowering emissions with nine new electric vehicles… Read More
Wednesday High Temps Set Records
Area temperatures reached the low 80s Wednesday. Capital Weather Gang reported that record highs were recorded at the region’s three major airports for Nov. 6 breaking the records set in… Read More
4 Trails to View Fall Foliage for Cyclists
Visit Montgomery announced four trails for cyclists to view the fall foliage in the County. Here are the four routes to view the autumn leaves: C&O Canal Towpath at Great… Read More
County Offers RainScapes Rebates for Stormwater Runoff Solutions
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting RainScapes Reward Rebate applications. Residents and businesses can receive rebates for reducing stormwater runoff from their properties. Eligible homeowners… Read More
Frost Advisory Issued for Friday Morning in Germantown, Damascus
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for Northwest Montgomery County, including Germantown and Damascus, from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18. Temperatures may… Read More
Frost Expected Wednesday; Cover Your Plants
Cover your plants — temperatures are dropping. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for Northwest Montgomery County and nearby areas, including Germantown and Damascus. The advisory… Read More
National Zoo’s New Giant Pandas Arrive from China
Two giant pandas, 3-year-old male Bao Li and 3-year-old female Qing Bao, have arrived from China. The duo will soon move into their new long-term home at the Smithsonian’s National… Read More
José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Feeds Hurricane Helene Victims
While Hurricane Helene continues to bring rain to the Southeast, Bethesda-based chef José Andrés’ nonprofit, World Central Kitchen (WCK), has mobilized to assist support efforts. The organization is known for… Read More
El Departamento de Protección Ambiental Celebra la Semana de la Conservación Latina
El Departamento de Protección Ambiental del Condado de Montgomery (DEP) apoya los eventos que celebran la Semana de la Conservación Latina (LWC) del 14 al 21 de septiembre. La Semana… Read More
Health Warning for Triadelphia Reservoir Amid Harmful Algal Blooms
WSSC Water has detected high concentrations of blue-green algae, known as Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), in the Triadelphia Reservoir. These blooms pose potential health risks to humans and animals. The… Read More