Flood Watch Issued for Montgomery County Friday Evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters expect 1 to 2 inches of… Read More
Weather/Environment
State Reactivates Conservation Corps After Federal Funds Cut
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Park Service reactivated 17 members of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), who were laid off in late April after a sudden termination… Read More
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch Through Early Saturday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County and surrounding areas from Friday evening through early Saturday morning. Forecasters say multiple rounds of storms could… Read More
Student Recycling Leaders Awarded
As part of the county’s Recycling Awareness Week, residents and teams who are committed to waste reduction were honored during the 26th annual Recycling Achievement Recognition Awards on Tuesday in… Read More
Flooding Risk Prompts Weather Watch in County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County and surrounding areas from 6 am Tuesday to 6 am Wednesday. Heavy rain could lead to flooding.… Read More
Festival ‘GreenFest’ Regresa a Wheaton con Diversión Ecológica
GreenFest, el festival ambiental más grande del condado de Montgomery, regresa el sábado 26 de abril a Wheaton. Como parte de la celebración del Mes de la Tierra en el… Read More
The Butterly Experience at Brookside Gardens Takes Off
More than 400 butterflies from all over the world flutter around the greenhouse at Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory House. The Butterfly Experience opened Thursday and continues until September 21. The… Read More
GreenFest Returns to Wheaton with Eco-Friendly Fun
GreenFest, Montgomery County’s largest environmental festival, returns Saturday, April 26, in Wheaton. Part of the county’s Earth Month celebration, the festival offers activities for all ages and promotes eco-friendly living.… Read More
New Fish Passage Project Enhances Habitat In Long Branch Stream
Montgomery Parks and Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) completed a new fish passage project at the stream underpass of Piney Branch Road in the Long Branch community, helping restore habitat for… Read More
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday Evening
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory through 8 p.m. Tuesday, with west winds of 20 to 25 mph and gusts up to 50 mph expected. The strong winds… Read More
Takoma Park Senior Housing Complex Will Go All Electric
Victory Tower, a senior citizen residence in Takoma Park, will convert to an all-electric facility thanks to a $1.8 million grant. Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) official announced… Read More
MCPS Empowers Future Climate Leaders at Annual Summit
More than 200 students gathered at Julius West Middle School for Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) annual Youth Climate Summit, a daylong event focused on education, advocacy and student-led climate… Read More