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A joint study from Montgomery and Loudoun counties evaluating the future of White’s Ferry was released Thursday. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery County, near Poolesville, and Loudoun County, Virginia. In Dec. 2020, the ferry shut down service after more than 230 years following a court ruling that […]

Montgomery County says operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting an announcement made earlier this week stating libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours. “Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) hours will continue to remain as they currently stand while MCPL continues to evaluate restoring hours back to pre-pandemic levels,” a county release […]

Update (Sept. 3): In a release Thursday, Montgomery County said operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting Tuesday’s announcement saying libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours. Original (Aug. 31): County libraries will soon return to pre-pandemic hours of operation, according to a release from the county. Effective Sunday, Sept. 12, Montgomery […]

After more than 230 years of operation, White’s Ferry announced on Dec. 28 that it would stop service effective immediately following a November court ruling in Virginia. Since 1786, the ferry transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery County, near Poolesville, and Loudoun County, Virginia. MyMCM spoke with Kerri Cook, president of the Town […]

As the afternoon rush hour begins, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) continues its winter storm operations statewide.  More snow than predicted blanketed the region this morning while highway crews plowed and salted State-maintained routes.  Crews were able to make progress mid-day, and are now preparing to address road conditions tonight. Pavement temperatures are expected to […]

Over the Labor Day weekend, Montgomery County Police-Alcohol Initiatives Section officers participated in two focused traffic details. On August 30, Montgomery County police officers participated in “Operation Millipede”, a statewide initiative to make I-95/I-495 a safer road to travel. Five Montgomery County Alcohol Initiatives Section officers, with the assistance of six Maryland State Troopers, enforced […]