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May 3, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Carousel at Glen Echo Park Reopens for First Time Since 2019

The Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park reopened May 1 for its 100th anniversary season. The ride was installed in 1921; it’s one of the few working antique carousels in the U.S. in its original location. It closed for repairs in 2019 and then stayed closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, the carousel […]

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October 30, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Metrorail Extends Hours for Nats Fans Attending Game 7 Watch Parties

Nationals fans attending the Game 7 watch party at Nationals Park or other locations can take Metro home thanks to support from Pepco. WMATA officials have announced that four stations will remain open Wednesday after the system’s regular 11:30 p.m. closing time to accommodate Nationals fans attending World Series Game 7 watch party events. Four […]

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April 27, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Metrorail Extends Hours for Capitals Playoff Game

WMATA officials have announced that the Metrorail system is planning to remain open one additional hour to accommodate fans attending the Capitals playoff game on Thursday night at the Verizon Center. Fans entering the system after midnight must use the following station entrances: • Gallery Place (7th & F Street entrance only); • Judiciary Square […]

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April 24, 2016 | Staff Writer

“Give and Ride” Campaign Takes Place from April 24 – 30 (VIDEO)

The 30th annual “Give and Ride” campaign takes place from now thru April 30. Find out more in this report, below: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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March 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED Police Increase Patrols in Chevy Chase after Report of Suspicious Situation

UPDATE March 16, 1:15 p.m. The Montgomery County Police Department are investigating a report of a suspicious situation on that happened Friday, March 11 in Chevy Chase. Police say two children are the only known witnesses and many details remain unconfirmed. Investigators continue to follow possible leads and collect information. Police are asking anyone with information […]

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June 30, 2015 | Staff Writer

SoberRide Available on July 4

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), is offering a popular, free cab ride service for drivers who have been drinking called SoberRide. WRAP’s 2015 Independence Day SoberRide program is available July 4 at 10 p.m. through July 5 at 4 a.m. To receive a free cab ride home, up to a $30 fare, call #SoberRide 1.800.200.8294 […]

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June 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council Committee Discusses Improving Taxi Service in the County (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (T and E) Committee reviewed three bills this week that could improve taxi service in the county. You can watch some of their discussion below:

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April 20, 2015 | Staff Writer

Leggett Launches Give and Ride Food Drive (VIDEO)

County Executive Ike Leggett launched the Ride On’s “Give and Ride” campaign. Montgomery County Ride On bus passengers can donate food and get a free trip. The drive is from now through April 25. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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