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January 17, 2019 | Staff Writer

Update: NWS Expands Winter Weather Advisory for Entire County

Update: The National Weather Service has expanded the winter weather advisory to include all of Montgomery County. The advisory is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning and calls for light to moderate accumulations of snow. The advisory for up-county or Northwest Montgomery County may be found here. The prediction is for one to […]

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January 17, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Elrich and Navarro Talk Business at MCM’s January Small Business Network Session

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Nancy Navarro were the guests of Montgomery Community Media’s Small Business Network (SBN) session on January 17. The event was sold out. Watch the full video from the event below.   .@nancy_navarro said the council has put in place strong tools to help small businesses, but now […]

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January 16, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Social Media Highlights From Governor Hogan’s Inauguration

Here are some highlights on social media from Governor Larry Hogan’s inauguration in Annapolis today. Former Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush spoke at the inaugural ceremony. Larry Hogan Sworn in as Maryland Governor

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January 16, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Raskin, Glass Discuss Shutdown Resources for County Residents

Rep. Jamie Raskin teamed up with Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass on Facebook Live this morning to discuss resources for Montgomery County residents impacted by the federal government shutdown. Raskin said that he decided to take to social media to talk about resources for those hurting from the government shutdown because he’s been hearing directly […]

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January 15, 2019 | Staff Writer

Ledecky Wins Four Events at Swim Series Meet in Tennessee

Keeping Up with Katie: The latest news and information about Olympic champion swimmer and Montgomery County’s own Katie Ledecky. Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky added four more wins to her ever growing collection of titles. In a four-day TYR Pro Swim Series meet January 9-12 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, the 21 year-old swimming superstar won […]

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January 15, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Meet the 11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Helping Furloughed Federal Workers

One of North Potomac’s youngest residents, Bella Berrellez, 11, has one of Montgomery County’s biggest hearts. Bella, a fifth-grade student, is devoted to helping furloughed federal workers struggling from the government shutdown. Bella became interested in helping furloughed workers because her mother, a Food and Drug Administration employee, is furloughed. Seeing her mother not receiving a paycheck inspired […]

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January 14, 2019 | Michelle Queen

County Offers Training on Administering Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose

Montgomery County offers free training on the prescription medication Naloxone that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Residents concerned about a friend or family member can register to attend the training to learn about reducing unintentional and life-threatening opioid overdoses. The two-hour training will be offered: Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Department […]

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January 14, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Update: Montgomery County Extends Hypothermia Alert Through Wednesday Evening

Update, Jan. 14: The hypothermia alert for Montgomery County has been extended until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. Montgomery County officials issue a hypothermia alert until 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14. Public Safety officials issue a hypothermia alert when forecasted temperatures or wind chill, in at least part of the County fall below 20 degrees. […]

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January 14, 2019 | Staff Writer

Weather Delays and Closings Monday in Montgomery County

The winter storm is resulting in delays and closings at many offices and schools across Montgomery County. The National Weather Service is reporting unofficial snowfall amounts over one foot for Damascus, Germantown, and Washington Grove. Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today. All activities in school buildings are canceled. Administrative offices are opening with a […]

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January 13, 2019 | Staff Writer

Snow Expected to Fall Through Sunday

Update: The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning for Montgomery County through midnight Sunday. NWS forecasts 6 to 12 inches of snow. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Montgomery County from 4 p.m. today to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. This will be a significant snowfall with up to […]

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