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March 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Delaney on Cuba and Regional Opportunities (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, U.S. Rep. John Delaney talks about his hope to travel to Cuba and the regional opportunities available there. Delaney was at Montgomery Community Media studios, in Rockville, to tape his candidate statement. Delaney will be on the ballot on April 26, when Marylanders can vote in the primary elections.  

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February 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning for Montgomery County

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. today, Feb. 16, for Montgomery County. Freezing rain may result in up to one quarter of inch of ice. According to the National Weather Service, precipitation will change to rain Tuesday morning as temperatures begin to rise. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 20s, […]

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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 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Bitter Cold and Chance of Snow

The National Weather Service has indicated that there is a chance of snow on Friday evening as temperatures continue to plunge this weekend. Commuters are advised to prepare for possible travel difficulties. IMPORTANT: DC/Balt metro. Tho not certain, be aware of possibility of travel difficulties fm brief #snow Fri eve. pic.twitter.com/AWxwJnOptX — NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) […]

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January 5, 2016 | Staff Writer

Weekend Service Adjustments Planned for Metro

Reconstruction of the Metrorail system is scheduled to continue over the weekend of January 8-10 with service adjustments on all six lines. Trains will operate as follows: Green Line trains will operate regular weekend intervals between Branch Avenue and College Park stations. Free shuttle buses will replace train service at the Greenbelt Station only. Silver […]

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December 14, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Multiple Lane Closures Expected on I-495 and I-270 Wednesday Night

The Maryland State Highway Administration is planning to close multiple lanes on the outer loop of I-495 and southbound I-270 to repair the Bradley Boulevard Bridge over I-495 on Wednesday night. Lane closures are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. and, weather permitting, all lanes should open no later than 5 a.m. on Thursday. SHA’s […]

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June 30, 2015 | Krista Brick

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July Fourth Drivers to Pay Less in Tolls in Maryland

If you are traveling this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, it just might cost you less to get there. Starting July 1, cash customers crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge eastbound in a two-axle vehicle will now pay $4, instead of $6 previously, a discount of $2, or 33.3 percent. It will cost […]

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May 21, 2015 | Krista Brick

AAA Travel Tip: Thursday’s Traffic Tie-Ups Worse of Holiday Weekend

Thursday is the worse day for trying to get out of town to enjoy the long holiday weekend, according to a new report. According to the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board, the worst departure time is the Thursday before the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. AAA Mid-Atlantic is forecasting that 826,900 persons from this […]

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May 14, 2015 | Krista Brick

Amtrak Derailment Could Impact Gaithersburg Book Festival Authors

The Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia is creating a hurdle in getting some authors expected to the Gaithersburg Book Festival this Saturday. According to Mayor Jud Ashman up to ten authors or 10 percent of the authors on the program may be having issues getting to the Saturday festival because Amtrak has cancelled service. “Obviously the Amtrak […]

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February 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from now to 9 a.m. Sunday. According to the warning, a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will fall today thru Sunday morning. Accumulations between 3 to 6 inches of snow and sleet are expected beginning between 10 a.m. and noon today. Precipitation will […]

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