Articles by Michelle Queen

October 31, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for Oct. 31 in Montgomery County

Congratulations to the Washington Nationals for winning the World Series Wednesday night against the Houston Astros! It’s Thursday, Oct. 31 and trick or treaters need to prepare for a stormy Halloween. Check the weather forecast before heading out. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Purple Line Transit Project Procurement Fair: Montgomery […]

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October 30, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Metrorail Extends Hours for Nats Fans Attending Game 7 Watch Parties

Nationals fans attending the Game 7 watch party at Nationals Park or other locations can take Metro home thanks to support from Pepco. WMATA officials have announced that four stations will remain open Wednesday after the system’s regular 11:30 p.m. closing time to accommodate Nationals fans attending World Series Game 7 watch party events. Four […]

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October 30, 2019 | Michelle Queen

MCPS Showcases Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Opportunities Saturday

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and educational partners are hosting a STEM Festival Showcase from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Northwood High School. Science, technology, engineering and math hands-on activities as well as demonstrations for students in all grades will be the focus of this family-friendly event that is free and open […]

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October 30, 2019 | Michelle Queen

We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Nov. 1- 3

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Nov. 1- 3. Story District’s Horror Show:  Story District makes if beyond-the-beltway debut at AMP on Nov. 1. The line-up includes eight hilarious true stories about real situations that went oh-so-very wrong. Story District has been in the storytelling biz for more than 20 years. […]

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October 30, 2019 | Michelle Queen

State Police Increasing Patrols for Halloween

Maryland State Police are increasing patrols statewide to focus on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving expected for Halloween. Increased patrols will begin on Halloween and continue through the weekend. The increase in patrols will be funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office. Troopers from the Rockville, Forestville and College Park Barracks will […]

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October 25, 2019 | Michelle Queen

SoberRide Available Saturday to Prevent Halloween Drunk Driving

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2019 Halloween SoberRide program is offering free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The free service is available from 10 p.m. Saturday, October 26 until 4 a.m. Sunday, October 27. Nearly half of the U.S. Highway deaths during the Halloween season involve drunk […]

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October 25, 2019 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: Executive Elrich talks about the Triple-A rating obtained by the three major bond rating agencies in New York. The Business Connect program is launched in east county. Executive Elrich continues hosting Fiscal Year 2021 […]

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October 25, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for Oct. 25 in Montgomery County

Mostly cloudy today. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Friday, Oct. 25. 1. World Series, Game 3: The Washington Nationals are playing the Houston Astros tonight in Game 3 of the 2019 World Series. It will air live on Fox at 8:07 p.m. And then on Saturday, […]

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October 24, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Oct. 26

Montgomery County residents can safely dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, a day set aside as the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Residents are encouraged to bring in medications containing controlled substances but will accept any medications brought for disposal. All sites will take pills […]

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October 24, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for Oct. 24 in Montgomery County

It’s Thursday, Oct. 24. The Nationals take a 2-0 lead in the World Series with their win last night against the Astros. Go Nats! And, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Planning Meeting: The Planning Board’s day starts with an agritourism study tour in the Agricultural Reserve. After the tour they […]

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