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February 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

SHA Prepares for Winter Storm, Urges Drivers to Avoid Roads During Rush Hours

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing for today’s winter storm. Precipitation is expected to begin during the afternoon rush hour and continue all day Tuesday. While precipitation is forecasted to begin as rain, it is expected to change over quickly to snow. SHA is encouraging drivers to stay off the […]

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February 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Council Postpones Session to Discuss Snow Operations (VIDEO)

UPDATE Feb. 8  The special session scheduled for Feb. 9th has been postponed until March due to winter storm expected Feb. 8. The Montgomery County Council has scheduled a special session on snow operations on Feb. 9th to discuss snow operations following the Blizzard of 2016. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

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February 7, 2016 | Staff Writer

Street Beat: SHA Closing Multiple Lanes at I-495 and I-270 on Monday Night

On Monday, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are scheduled to temporarily close four of six lanes where the outer loop of I-495 and the I-270 west spur merge just prior to the Bradley Boulevard overpass in Montgomery County. The temporary overnight lane closures are necessary as crews make repairs on […]

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January 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Officials Provide Update on Snow Plow Operations at Bethesda Depot (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Transportation Director Al Roshdieh, and Highways Services Chief Richard Dorsey provided an update about snow plow operations on Tuesday afternoon at the Bethesda Dept. The local officials pledged to have at least one snow plow down every county street by 7 a.m. on Wednesday. If you haven’t seen a plow […]

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January 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Over 100,000 Tons of Salt Ready for Snow Plowing Operations (VIDEO)

DOT crews are ready for the blizzard. In fact, they have 100,000 tons of salt to use in their snow plowing operation. Take a look:

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January 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Get Off the Roads Before the Snow Starts (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, DOT Director Al Roshdieh said you do not want to be on the roads when the snow starts.

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October 23, 2013 | Staff Writer

Nancy Floreen

Floreen to Hold Forum For HOAs on Oct. 23

Councilmember Nancy Floreen will host an informational forum for the leaders of homeowner associations and condominium owner organizations on October 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Rockville . A pre-meeting reception will begin at 7 p.m. The forum will be held in the Third Floor Hearing Room of the Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Avenue […]

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May 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

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“This is a Really Big Issue” (Video)

During a discussion with officials from the County Executive’s office, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen said the point of the May 1 Silver Spring Transit Center briefing was to find out what is happening with Metro. Watch the conversation here.

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