The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will hold an informational meeting to discuss the future of the Gude Landfill on Oct. 19 at Candlewood Elementary School in Rockville. The meeting is scheduled from 7 – 9:30 p.m. According to a news release, the findings of the Gude Landfill Assessment of Corrective Measures (ACM) Report […]
Environment
October 5, 2016 |
October 3, 2016 |
Volunteers Needed for Community Service Week, Oct. 16 – 23 (VIDEO)
Where will you serve? Montgomery County celebrates Community Service Week on Oct. 16 – 23. Find out more in this report, below: You can find a service project, here.
September 19, 2016 |
Car Free Day is Set for Sept. 22 (VIDEO)
Are you ready to take the pledge? Car Free Day is set for Thursday, Sept. 22nd. Find out more about Car Free Day, here. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
September 7, 2016 |
Learn More About Going Solar at a Session Set for Sept. 8 in Germantown (VIDEO)
An information session to tout a new solar cooperative in Montgomery County is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Upcounty Regional Services Center in Germantown. Find out more in this report, below: Learn more about the cooperative and RSVP to attend the session, here.
August 30, 2016 |
Consumer Alert: Solar Panels (VIDEO)
Eric Friedman is the director of the Office of Consumer Protection in Montgomery County. In this latest Consumer Alert, below, Friedman has some advice about how to hire a company to install solar panels.
August 17, 2016 |
Rockville Revitalizes Stormwater Management System with Three Projects (VIDEO)
Rockville is restoring their stormwater management system, which has resulted in a slight increase in the stormwater utility fees. Rock 11 Now’s Tony Plaia explains. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming. More information is available online at rockvillemd.gov/environment.
August 16, 2016 |
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Montgomery County; Brookside Gardens to Close Early
UPDATE 8/16/16 11:00 a.m. Montgomery Parks to close the Wings of Fancy butterfly exhibit at Brookside Gardens at 1 p.m. today due to the heat. Ticket sales close at noon. #WingsOfFancy #BrooksideGardens closes at 1 pm today due to heat advisory. Last tickets sold noon. #MoCoParks pic.twitter.com/iJHDFTnXN0 — Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) August 16, 2016 ORIGINAL […]
August 12, 2016 |
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory; Brookside’s Butterfly Exhibit to Close Early
With a heat index predicted to hit about 105 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m. today for Montgomery County. The advisory means that a period of high temperatures is expected in our area. According to the NWS advisory, the combination of high temperatures and […]
August 9, 2016 |
Gaithersburg Bans Polystyrene Food Service Products
The city of Gaithersburg is the latest to ban polystyrene disposable food service products. The new law went into effect this week, and effectively bans the sale and use of foam containers such as bowls, plates, trays, cartons, cups, egg cartons, loose fill packaging and more. Expanded polystyrene is not recyclable in Montgomery County. “Creating […]
August 2, 2016 |
Solar Panels Are Being Installed at Council Office Building in Rockville (VIDEO)
Solar panels are being installed on the roof of the Montgomery County Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville. The solar energy system is expected to generate more than 53,000 kilowatt hours of energy each year. “The Department of General Services deserves a tremendous amount of credit for the fantastic job they have […]
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