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Montgomery Parks has a list of the best hills for sledding: Avenel Local Park Ayrlawn Local Park Damascus Recreational Park (hillside near tennis court parking lot on Kings Valley Road) Hillmead Neighborhood Park Long Branch-Wayne Local Park (off of University Blvd.) Norwood Local Park Pilgrim Hills Local Park Sligo Creek Golf Course South Germantown Recreational […]

Montgomery County firefighters rescued a woman who was injured while sledding at the Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase on Monday afternoon. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the sledder was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to Piringer, the sledder collided with a tree on a golf course about […]

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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 […]

A wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon on Jan. 22. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials have some tips for staying safe in this bitterly cold weather. With gusty winds and temps with wind chills predicted to drop well below zero, it’s important to be prepared, monitor the weather, be safe and take […]