“That Was the Wrong Answer” (Video)

Ride On changes are coming to downtown Silver Spring starting Sunday, Jan. 5. Temporary bus route modifications in downtown Silver Spring are necessary for the construction of the Purple Line and Capital Crescent Trail. Starting Sunday, Jan. 5, these temporary changes will impact some Ride On bus passengers. Several Ride On bus stops in the […]

It’s Thursday, Nov. 21 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Annual Rockville Turkey Trot: Stay fit this holiday season by joining a mile through Woodley Gardens neighborhood. For those that want to burn off some extra calories, join for a second mile. Please bring a canned food item to support […]

It’s Wednesday, Nov. 20 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Updates on 495 and 270 Managed Lanes Study: At 10 a.m., The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) will be briefed about updates to the Interstates 495 and 270 managed lanes study by the Maryland Department of Transportation State […]

Ride On is expanding its services along US 29 (Columbia Pike) and officials are inviting the public for input on Nov. 29. The expansion is a new limited stop service called Route 129. The new service will run from Silver Spring Transit Center to Burtonsville Park and Ride Lot with just 14 stops.  Route 129 […]

Here are five things to know today, May 31, in Montgomery County: 1. Lawsuit Settled: Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett said he is pleased that a lawsuit has been settled to recover taxpayer costs associated with the remediation and repair work at the Silver Spring Transit Center. “This is very much in the public interest,” Leggett said […]

Montgomery County and the contractors who built the Silver Spring Transit Center reached a settlement, County Executive Ike Leggett said Tuesday. The county will receive $25 million from the engineering firms Parsons Brinckerhoff and Robert B. Balter Company, and the Facchina Construction Co. Once they pay, the county will pay Foulger Pratt $3 million, according […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker, who is a member of the Council’s Public Safety Committee, was one of the speakers on April 11 as representatives of police departments and planning agencies joined together in Silver Spring for the “Street Smart” campaign that aims to make roads safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The campaign kicks […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week.” Topics discussed include Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, the pesticide ban being considered in Montgomery County, the opening of the Silver Spring Transit Center, and more. This week show’s panel of political observers includes Rich Parsons, Jerry Cave, Nicolee Ambrose and Susan Heltemes. You can […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal held his weekly briefing with reporters on Monday and discussed a variety of topics including Bus Rapid Transit, a recent meeting with faith leaders and the continued need for affordable housing, his pesticide bill, the potential government shutdown, the Pope’s visit to Washington, D.C. and more. You can watch […]

The Silver Spring Transit Center opened on Sept. 20th. Wondering what to expect? There’s a video for that: