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March 29, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, March 29, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, March 29, in Montgomery County: 1. State senators unanimously passed Noah’s Law last night. 2. Volunteers are scheduled to paint storm drains with art in Kensington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. 3. You are invited to a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) wreath laying […]

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March 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, March 22, in Montgomery County

Spring is in the air! Here are five things to know today, March 22, in Montgomery County: 1.  The Montgomery County Council meets today, and on the agenda is a briefing on the region’s housing needs, and a work session on the Westbard Sector Plan. 2. A house fire in Damascus last night has displaced […]

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February 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Save the Date: Day in the Life of Montgomery County Set for April 22nd

Save the date: Montgomery Community Media is counting down to our annual “Day in the Life of Montgomery County” celebration on April 22nd.  It’s only eight weeks away! This annual event celebrates the people and places in Montgomery County that make our county so extraordinary. Participation is easy. All you have to do is share […]

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February 24, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 24, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella. It’s going to be a rainy Wednesday. Because of the wet weather, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County, effective from 10 a.m. today to 1 a.m. tomorrow. 2. […]

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February 24, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Turn Around, Don’t Drown

Heavy rains may lead to flash flooding today, and several Montgomery County roads are known for flooding. Montgomery County firefighters are asking residents to be alert, and they have provided some information about what to do, and what to know, when local roads are flooding: If a flash flood warning is issued, act immediately. Don’t […]

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February 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 16, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Because of the icy weather conditions, Montgomery County schools are closed today, and many offices are opening late. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 a.m. today, and a Flood Watch is in effect until 11 p.m. tonight. 2. […]

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February 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for MoCo on Monday and Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County, that is effective from 1 a.m. on Monday to 10 a.m. on Tuesday. According to the advisory, residents should prepare for snow, sleet and freezing rain. There could be three to five inches of snow and sleet, and one-tenth of an inch […]

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February 12, 2016 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues a Winter Weather Advisory For Snow Showers

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow showers from 6 p.m. tonight to midnight. According to the Advisory, a coating to an inch of snow could fall. The snow showers are likely to occur between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. across north central Maryland into the northern and western suburbs […]

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February 10, 2016 | Staff Writer

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FAA Lifts Extended Ban on Drone and Model Aircraft Outside Washington, D.C.

Beginning today, model aircraft and drone hobbyists can fly their machines in parts of Montgomery County. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it is updating conditions for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from D.C. to clarify differences for various types of unmanned aircraft. As of today, the operating procedures […]

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February 9, 2016 | Sonya Burke and Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 9, in Montgomery County

Here are you five things to know today, Feb. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Public Schools district is opening two hours late today because of weather conditions. A final decision on opening school is scheduled for 7 a.m. on Tuesday. 2. Montgomery County government offices are open today. As for snow preparations, […]

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