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UPDATE: January 25, 10 p.m. Chevy Chase officials released an update on winter weather activities. The Town’s snow removal operation continues and crews will operate continuously until the streets and town sidewalks are clear. Household trash will not be collected on Tuesday and a later update about Wednesday collection will be posted on Tuesday. Officials […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 25, in Montgomery County: 1. Schools and most local offices are closed today as the big dig out continues in Montgomery County. Local officials are asking residents to stay off the roads while the cleanup continues. 2. Highway services crews are now working on the residential streets […]

The Blizzard of 2016 has come and gone and on a brilliant Sunday afternoon, most county residents found their way outdoors to begin the big cleanup. Some upcounty residents who are lucky enough to be located near a primary route found roadways wet and passable Sunday afternoon. Some upcounty residents were not as fortunate as […]

Blizzard 2016 sure left it’s mark, dumping tons of snow and burying everything. Now that the snowstorm has passed, its time to deal with the aftermath. A lot of roads are still covered in snow, and many public facilities remain closed. And while shoveling, digging, and plowing your way out might seem daunting, music always has […]

Governor Larry Hogan made an announcement Sunday saying the state government will be closed on Monday to allow crews to clear state roads. Emergency essential personnel must report at their regularly scheduled times. “I want to thank the citizens of Maryland for heeding our call to be patient and to be safe by staying off […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett held a news briefing at the Emergency Operations Center on Sunday afternoon to discuss the status of snow plow operations, following the blizzard that dumped over 30 inches of across the county. Leggett was joined by Transportation Director Al Roshdieh, Highway Services Chief Richard Dorsey and other emergency management officials. […]

Governor Hogan urges residents to remain patient and stay indoors while crews work to clear roads. Earlier today, Governor Hogan had this to say at the Maryland Emergency Operations Center: According to a press release, Hogan continues to direct all state agencies in a coordinated response to the winter blizzard that pummelled the state this […]

The City of Rockville will remain closed Monday, Jan. 25, and under a snow emergency as the city recovers from the weekend’s record snowfall. Recycling and refuse collection is canceled for Monday, new dates have not been determined. All city activities and programs are canceled. Updates on cancelations beyond Monday will be posted to the […]

Montgomery County Public Schools officials have announced that schools are closed on Monday and Tuesday of this week. All school, childcare and community activities in school buildings are canceled. Montgomery County Public Schools will also be closed Tuesday, Jan. 26, because of the emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings are […]

UPDATED: There will be no Montgomery County Ride On bus service Monday. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Government is extending its declaration of a General Emergency through midnight on Monday, January 25. Officials have announced that Montgomery County Government will also be closed on Monday. Essential personnel must report as scheduled. Government facilities, other than public safety […]