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The National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County for Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight.  Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall is possible. The NWS expects around 1 to 2 inches of rain to fall. Some localized areas may receive 3 […]

Remember to Set Your Clocks Ahead Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts Sunday morning, March 10 at 2 a.m. therefore remember to set your clocks ahead by one hour before going to sleep Saturday night. An extra hour of sunlight during the evening is the result of Daylight Saving Time. The changeover back to standard time […]

Today is Thursday, Feb. 21. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools open two hours late today. 2. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board agenda items include a briefing on draft guidelines for burial sites and inventory of burial sites. Watch the afternoon portion live, here. 3. Council Town Hall […]

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20. There is a winter storm warning in effect until 7 p.m. today. The National Weather Service expects snow to begin by 7 a.m. which will change to sleet and freezing rain by early afternoon. We may have 3 to 6 inches of snow and a layer of ice before the […]

The National Weather Service predicts snow early Saturday turning to rain in the afternoon. Today is Friday, Feb. 15. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Tax-Free Weekend: Maryland is waiving the six percent sales tax on qualifying Energy Star products Feb 16 to 18. 2. Montgomery Talks: Montgomery County Police Department’s head […]

The popular Damascus family restaurant Tom & Ray’s reopened in a new location Wednesday morning after going out of business three years ago. “I’m ecstatic to be here and be part of this rich tradition,” said co-owner and general manager Bernie Moxley. “Every small town needs a place like Tom & Rays.” The restaurant was […]

Happy Galentine’s Day!  Today is Wednesday, Feb. 13, meaning it’s Galentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day was started by the fictional character Leslie Knope on the show Parks & Recreation. Knope, played by Amy Poehler would celebrate her “lady friends” every year, the day before Valentine’s Day. The show had a number of episodes about Galentine’s Day, so now many women actually celebrate it […]

DARNESTOWN, MD; February 2, 2019 STOP!  A whisper, lowly delivered, was aimed at a green ball arching across a curvaceous gymnasium floor as it headed towards the pallina.  Simultaneously, cheers could be heard from the adjacent court. A hitting shot dislodged a cluster of green and red balls confronting the pallina. Subsequently, there is a […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are opening on time Tuesday morning. The school district posted the message on their website at 5 a.m. The National Weather Service expects 2 to 4 inches of snow Tuesday afternoon. MCPS canceled all field trips for the day. The school district will monitor the forecast and weather conditions and plan […]

The National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County for Thursday from 4 a.m. to late afternoon. Heavy rain is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall is possible. The NWS expects around 1 to 1.5 inches […]