4th of July

July 3, 2018 | Staff Writer

SoberRide Available For July Fourth Holiday

Montgomery County police officers are reminding motorists to drive safely this holiday and to choose a sober driver. The police will have additional officers on duty to enforce impaired-driving laws.  The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2018 Independence Day SoberRide program will be offering free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. […]

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July 3, 2017 | Staff Writer

What’s Open and What’s Not on the Fourth of July in Montgomery County

Montgomery County offices are closed on the Fourth of July in Montgomery County. Here’s a look at what is open and what is closed: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – all stores will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recreation – Indoor and outdoor pools are open. The Germantown […]

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June 30, 2016 | Staff Writer

SoberRide Available Over July Fourth Holiday

Montgomery County police officers are reminding motorists to drive safely this holiday weekend and to choose a sober driver. The police will have additional officers on duty to enforce impaired-driving laws.  The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2016 Independence Day SoberRide program will be offering free rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. […]

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August 17, 2015 | Backpack Journalist

Town of Somerset 4th of July Celebrations by Bill Angell

I investigated the 4th of July Celebration in the Town of Somerset. The locals did enjoy the celebration, but did not know the history of the celebration.

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July 4, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Governor Hogan Wishes Everyone a Safe and Happy Fourth of July

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today released the following statement about the Fourth of July holiday: “As Americans join together this Fourth of July to recognize the birth of our nation and celebrate our liberty, it is important to remember and honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces who continue to sacrifice so […]

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July 3, 2015 | Krista Brick

SoberRide Offered Over July Fourth Holiday

Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2015 Independence Day SoberRide program will be offering free rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The free service is available from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4 until 4 a.m. July 5. To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30.00 fare), call 800.200.8294 (TAXI). […]

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July 3, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Fourth of July Fireworks (Video)

There are several places to view the  4th of July fireworks in Montgomery County. The county will host fireworks displays in Germantown and Kensington. While the city of Gaithersburg will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration at the Montgomery County fairgrounds and the city of Rockville will hold its fireworks display on the Rockville […]

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July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

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AAA Predicts Highest Number of July 4th Travelers in 13 Years (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA Public Relations Manager John Townsend says the number of travelers hitting the road for the July 4th holiday this year is the highest since 2001. Related: 

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July 3, 2014 | Staff Writer

Troopers Patrol for Distracted, Aggressive and Impaired Drivers

Over the Fourth of July weekend, troopers will be looking for distracted, aggressive and impaired drivers as well as dangerous road conditions due to the pending storm. Each of the 22 state police installations will have additional troopers on patrol conducting traffic enforcement. These initiatives will include DUI saturation patrols, speed enforcement as well as […]

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July 1, 2012 | Phil Fabrizio

Declaring the 4th

Over the next 5 days leading up to the 4th of July – I will be uploading photos of Montgomery County locations as they prepare for the holiday. This weekend will be key to the area preparation so stay tuned for updates of activities in the surrounding area. You can also check at my blog […]

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