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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 […]

Montgomery County inspectors visited four businesses last weekend, temporarily closing one and ordering another to cease and desist.  Rockville Escape Room was ordered to cease and desist and will also receive a civil citation, according to inspection documents from the county Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Inspectors visited Friday and found the business […]

Express, The Washington Post’s free daily newspaper for commuters and Metro riders, is closing Thursday. A farewell column will be published in its last paper that day, according to an article in The Washington Post.  Express, commuter newspaper published by The Washington Post, shuts down after 16 years https://t.co/vqh1i9n7UZ — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September […]

UPDATED A portion of North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg was closed in both directions between Odenhal Avenue and Chestnut Street for less than an hour after a vehicle struck a gas meter at a building around 6 a.m. on June 4. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said hazardous materials units responded to the scene, […]

UPDATED In this MyMCMedia extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett said he stands ready to remove the barricades if Glen Echo Park is not reopened by the close of business on Oct. 17. Related Posts

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett called on the National Park Service (NPS) on Oct. 15 to reopen Glen Echo Park, which remains closed despite the fact that its arts and cultural programs receive no federal funds. At the event, Leggett reiterated the County’s offer to take responsibility for grounds maintenance and security, the functions that […]