Montgomery Community Media

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) officials report that repairs are complete to a second leak on a 20-inch pressurized sewer main that was discovered when the main was put back in service on Wednesday near 2110 Rose Theatre Circle in Olney. Because a second leak was detected, WSSC officials said the pumping station was shut […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County from 2 p.m. today through late tonight. According to the Watch, thunderstorms may develop late today and tonight. These storms are expected to be slow moving and capable of producing heavy rainfall. Rainfall amounts of one to two inches may saturate […]

Recreation officials in Montgomery County are inviting residents to visit the county’s pools to beat the heat this summer. Local officials are also reminding swimmers about the importance of pool safety. Find out more in this video from County Report This Week: You can find more information about the county’s pools here. Visit our PEG […]

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is on the scene of the second water main break in two days, this time in Silver Spring. The break occurred on a 12-inch line in the 15400 block of Good Hope Road at about 11 a.m., according to WSSC Spokesperson Jerry Irvine. He said he is not sure how many […]

Rockville’s drinking water continues to be safe, according to an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released today. The Environmental Protection Agency report details the source, treatment, distribution, safety and quality of Rockville’s drinking water. Rockville’s drinking water met or exceeded all drinking water quality regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and adopted and enforced […]

Montgomery County police are investigating the deaths of a 29-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter at a Chevy Chase home. According to a police account, police and firefighters responded to a report of an electrocution at the residence shortly before 4:30 p.m. in the 8800 block of Connecticut Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Police said the […]

The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) urges boaters and other recreational users to avoid the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams, this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains for the region that will lead to a dramatic rise in water levels. At Point of Rocks in Frederick County, forecasters believe […]

UPDATED – WSSC officials report on April 25 that all customers in this area now have water. ORIGINAL POST – Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews have set up a water station at the parking lot of the Glen Echo Center at Goldsboro Road and MacArthur Boulevard after some neighboring customers reported low water pressure and others […]

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews repaired a water main break in Bethesda late Tuesday afternoon. According to WSSC officials, the break occurred in a 16-inch pipe on Bradley Boulevard and 25 customers were impacted. Officials noted the pipe was 52-years-old. Bradley Boulevard was closed between Kentsdale Drive and Seven Locks Road because of the […]

Dozens of Montgomery County firefighters have contained a large brush fire that burned between 10 and 15 acres at Seneca Creek State Park, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said 75 firefighters remained at the scene working on numerous hot spots, shortly before 8:30 p.m. on April 6. […]