National Zoo’s New Giant Pandas Arrive from China
Two giant pandas, 3-year-old male Bao Li and 3-year-old female Qing Bao, have arrived from China. The duo will soon move into their new long-term home at the Smithsonian’s National… Read More
Weather/Environment
José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Feeds Hurricane Helene Victims
While Hurricane Helene continues to bring rain to the Southeast, Bethesda-based chef José Andrés’ nonprofit, World Central Kitchen (WCK), has mobilized to assist support efforts. The organization is known for… Read More
El Departamento de Protección Ambiental Celebra la Semana de la Conservación Latina
El Departamento de Protección Ambiental del Condado de Montgomery (DEP) apoya los eventos que celebran la Semana de la Conservación Latina (LWC) del 14 al 21 de septiembre. La Semana… Read More
Health Warning for Triadelphia Reservoir Amid Harmful Algal Blooms
WSSC Water has detected high concentrations of blue-green algae, known as Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), in the Triadelphia Reservoir. These blooms pose potential health risks to humans and animals. The… Read More
Garden Discovery Day Comes to Fairgrounds September 21
Montgomery County Master Gardeners invite the community to the upcoming Garden Discovery Day on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The event offers a full day of educational… Read More
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts ‘Calmer Gentler’ Winter
It seems like just yesterday the Atlantic Corridor experienced 90-degree summer weather. Oh right, that was yesterday. Today the Old Farmer’s Almanac may be rushing the season, but they predict… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday
Tuesday, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) forecast Wednesday’s air quality to be in the Code Orange range. The air is unhealthy for sensitive groups to breathe. Anyone with… Read More
Pronostico de Aire Código Naranja para el Miércoles
El Consejo de Gobiernos del Área Metropolitana de Washington (COG, por sus siglas en inglés) ha pronosticado un día de aire de Código Naranja para mañana, 28 de agosto, en… Read More
$750K Grant Program Accepting Proposals to Improve Water Quality
A $750,000 grant program is accepting proposals for projects to improve water quality in the county. The county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program… Read More
Pets Owners Advised to Keep Animals Out of Potomac River Due to Algae Mats
Maryland officials are warning residents about algae harmful to pets in the Potomac River In July, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) detected algae mats in the Potomac River… Read More
County Gets More Than $2.6 Million to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Montgomery County received more than $2.6 million to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at up to 17 locations. The $2.68 million grant funding is from the Maryland Department of… Read More
Perseid Meteor Shower Continues After Peak
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most visually striking annual displays of shooting stars, peaked on the night of August 11 into the early hours of August 12. During… Read More