Metro told customers to expect reduced train service through at least the end of the week. All 7000-series trains — about 60% of Metro’s fleet — were pulled from service Monday as investigation continues for a derailment last week on the Blue Line. The reduced service will likely last until Sunday at least, Metro said in […]
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October 19, 2021 |
June 24, 2021 |
County Climate Plan Offers 86 Actions Including Energy, Transportation and Public Engagement Measures
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a Climate Action Plan with 86 measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 100% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels and help mitigate climate change risks. “We’ve got to treat this kind of like we treated COVID[-19],” Elrich said during a press conference unveiling the plan Wednesday. “With […]
June 23, 2021 |
Elrich Unveils Climate Plan ‘Among the Most Ambitious in the World’ to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled the county’s Climate Action Plan. At the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton, Elrich said the county’s climate goals aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. “They are among the most ambitious in the […]
June 17, 2021 |
County Launches ’20 is Plenty’ Pilot Program to Reduce Speed Limit on Select Roads
Montgomery County leaders on Thursday launched a new pilot program called “20 is Plenty” to reduce the speed limit on select roads to 20 miles per hour. The program is intended to help improve road safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. The five pilot roads are in North Bethesda, Germantown and Long Branch. They are: […]
CAO Firestine Sends Memo to County Directors About Budget Reductions
In a memo sent out this week, Chief Administrative Officer Timothy Firestine informed Montgomery County directors that fiscal year (FY) 2018 “operating budget reductions will be necessary to produce a balanced budget next year.” According to the memo, the December Fiscal Plan update projects a gap of $130 million compared to the current approved budget. […]
November 15, 2016 |
County Urges Residents to Recycle During the Holidays (VIDEO)
The holidays are right around the corner and Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection is asking all residents to recycle. Lorna Virgili has more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
February 27, 2015 |
Mayor Jud Ashman on Piloting Police Body Worn Cameras (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Mayor Jud Ashman talks about police body worn cameras being piloted in Gaithersburg.
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