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Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Presidents Day, Monday, February 15: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – closed. Recreation – aquatic facilities and community centers open; aquatics programs will meet as scheduled; all other classes and programs cancelled; administrative offices and senior centers closed; 55+ Active […]

This is your source for the latest blizzard news from across Montgomery County. For more snow news, visit our MoCo Snow page. We hope you will contribute your updates and photos for this blog as well. You can email photos to pix@mymcmedia or Tweet images and updates @MyMCMedia, #MoCo #Snow. You can also follow us […]

The Blizzard of 2016 blanketed Montgomery County beneath a thick layer of snow. After the storm, videographer Nick Rhule captured these winter scenes, below, at Lake Needwood at Rock Creek Regional Park.  

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 […]

Now that the snownstorm has officially passed through, it’s time to hit the hills, but before you do it’s important to keep a few safety tips in mind to avoid a trip to the hospital. According to a news release, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) end up responding to injured sledders, and the […]

As the D.C. metro region hunkers down for what is expected to be the first major snow event of the season, Montgomery Parks has released its list of the best sledding hills for kids and adults to enjoy in Montgomery County. These approved locations for sledding in Montgomery Parks, include: Agricultural History Farm (hill is […]

UPDATED Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation are promoting a snowman-making contest via social media. To enter participants simply build a snowman, take a photo and share it on Facebook or Twitter with the #MoCoSnowman hashtag. Prizes include a four-pack of “Come Play in the Parks” passes (which provide discounted and/or free entry […]

UPDATED Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule on New Year’s Day: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed Jan. 1 and Jan. 2; all branches will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31. County Liquor stores – closed Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.; closed Jan. 1. Recreation – all facilities are closed on […]

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Veterans Day on November 11: County offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County liquor stores – all retail stores are open normal hours. Recreation – aquatic and community centers open as scheduled; classes and programs will meet as scheduled; all senior programs cancelled, and administrative […]

The winter issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available. Registration opens for programs and classes on November 16. Residents are encouraged to register early as many programs fill up quickly. The guide features hundreds of activities and programs that make it easy to enjoy a healthier and more […]