Environment

October 20, 2016 | Staff Writer

Turtle Crossing at Watkins Pond in Rockville (VIDEO)

The City of Rockville has posted Turtle Crossing signs on a local roadway in the King Farm community to alert motorists about some of the area’s turtles that are migrating across the street. Find out more in this video report by Rock 11 Now, below: There is more information about this project on the city’s […]

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October 18, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pepco Releases Tips on How to Save on Winter Heating Bills

Pepco released a list of tips and steps for customers so they can save electricity and money. According  to a news release, customers can save 20 percent or more on their winter heating bills by following a few steps. Keep it sealed. A drafty house lets warm air escape and is much more costly to keep […]

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October 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

Community Service Week Kicks Off October 16 (VIDEO)

Montgomery County’s 30th Community Service Week kicks off on October 16th and runs through October 23rd. The Montgomery County Volunteer Center (MCVC) coordinates the various service projects. Deb Lang from the MCVC talks about the volunteer opportunities in this County Cable Montgomery report, below:

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October 13, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Fall Farm Preview (VIDEO)

Fall is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. CCM’s Crystal Park tours two Montgomery County farms that you will want to visit this fall, below:

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October 12, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

Organizers Say Montgomery County Community Service Week Highlights Volunteer Spirit

Community Service Week is just days away and Montgomery County leaders are encouraging residents to sign up and volunteer at one of the many service projects planned. Montgomery County’s 30th Annual Community Service Week runs from Oct.16-23. “This week is to keep energy alive and highlight service in Montgomery County,” said Molly Callaway, Montgomery County director […]

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October 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Dozens Attend Ag Reserve Meeting at USG (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice hosted a meeting about the Agriculture Reserve this week at the Universities at Shady Grove. County Cable Montgomery’s Susan Kenedy reports.

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October 10, 2016 | Staff Writer

Bethesda Green Recognizes Green Champions with Awards at Annual Gala (VIDEO)

Bethesda Green hosted its 7th annual gala at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club on Oct. 6. The highlight of this event is the 2016 Bethesda magazine “Green Awards.” Find out more about this year’s event and the Bethesda Green organization, in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below: The awards included: Innovation Award-Business: Blessed Coffee […]

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October 9, 2016 | Staff Writer

Holiday Park Senior Center Goes Green with Parking Lot Canopy of Solar Panels (VIDEO)

Montgomery County officials recently installed a solar canopy in the parking lot of Holiday Park Senior Center. The canopy is composed of solar panels and is part of the county’s efforts to create more sustainable facilities. Find out more in this report, below:      

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October 6, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Deer Crossing: Five Things to Know to Avoid a Deer-Vehicle Collision

It’s that time of year when deer are often wandering into local roadways as they look for food or mates. Last year, there were 1,965 deer-vehicle collisions reported on roadways in Montgomery County. This fall, officials with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to stay alert for deer and other wildlife as […]

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October 6, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

Montgomery County Council Vice President Releases Statement on Excessive Airplane Noise from Reagan National Airport Flights

With the recent increase in complaints related to aircraft noise from planes departing from and arriving to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Montgomery County Council Vice President Roger Berliner says he is working to address this issue at a recent T and E Committee worksession, according to a statement released on Wednesday. “The purpose of […]

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