Montgomery Community Media

The latest episode of County Report This Week includes reports on the legislative session in Annapolis, a WSSC meeting with Councilmembers, a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 in Montgomery County, the Westbard Sector Plan, the need for bus service in Tobytown , early voting and the primary election, and much more.

Here are five things to know today, March 24, in Montgomery County: 1. A fire watch has been issued for our area, according to a Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson, because of low humidity and windy weather conditions. 2. Brush fires are responsible for limited service on the MARC’s Campden Line today, according to […]

Five things to know today, Feb. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Bitter cold and a chance of snow: the National Weather Service indicates that there is a potential for travel difficulties during tonight’s evening rush hour. 2. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger and State’s Attorney John McCarthy are expected to meet with reporters today to […]

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) appoints Tom Street as the company’s new Deputy General Manager for Administration. “I am delighted and excited to have Tom returning to WSSC to help guide and oversee the administrative aspects of the Commission,” WSSC General Manager and CEO Carla Reid said . “I welcome his depth of experience both here and […]

WSSC says some of its customers are going to receive higher than normal water bills because the blizzard made it difficult to read some outside meters because they were covered in snow. As a result many customers will receive estimated bills. According to a WSSC news release, the billing period will be ten days longer […]

UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews completed repairs to a 12-inch water main at 701 East University Boulevard in Silver Spring earlier this afternoon. At this time, only one eastbound lane of University Boulevard is open. Crews continue to repave the roadway, but commuters should be prepared for delays. UPDATED Washington Suburban […]

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WSSC crews have repaired a 10-inch water main break at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road and Executive Boulevard in north Bethesda. Service was restored after six hours, and only two customers, area businesses, were without water, according to WSSC spokesperson Luis Maya. He said the businesses were closed at the time of the water […]

Here are your five things to know today, Jan. 26, in Montgomery County: 1. Schools and most local offices remain closed today as crews continue to clear snow in Montgomery County. Local officials are asking residents to stay off the roads while the cleanup continues. 2. Montgomery County officials remind residents that they are required to clear sidewalks […]

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 […]