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Pep rally in Bethesda celebrates 3 Montgomery County natives heading to Olympics for swimming
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Many gathered at a pep rally in Bethesda to cheer on three swimmers from Montgomery County who are going to compete in the Olympics. Representing 15% of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Swimming Team, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell all attended Stone Ridge School and will be heading […]
Ryan Mountcastle Responds to Orioles Trade Rumors
After scoring the winning run in the Baltimore Orioles‘ series finale against the Miami Marlins, Ryan Mountcastle spoke with reporters. He was asked about his name being mentioned in trade rumors. “I don’t know,” Mountcastle said, according to Steve Melewski of MASN Sports. “I’m just out there playing. I...
Part Of Annandale Rd. To Be Closed Next Month.
It will allow crews to replace a pipe. Frederick, Md (KM) A part of Annandale Road from Hampton Valley Road to the 17247 address west of Emmitsburg will be closed for about three weeks beginning on August 5th. The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says this closure will allow crews to replace a pipe to help reduce flooding in the area.
Federal designation would give county, municipalities annual community development funds
Brunswick officials on Tuesday discussed Frederick County’s invitation to participate in a program that would secure funds annually for affordable housing and community development projects. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designates certain jurisdictions as Urban Counties, making them eligible for annual Community Development Block Grant funds, which finance programs that ...
SUN: New Key Bridge expected to be 24% taller than predecessor
BALTIMORE, Md. — The new Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be longer and taller than its fallen predecessor, but not steeper. A 143-page Maryland Transportation Authority document seeking a “categorical exclusion” — meaning the rebuild won’t require a yearslong process analyzing alternative bridge possibilities — was approved by the Federal Highway Administration this week. In it, the authority outlined the new bridge’s potential dimensions, which would satisfy Coast Guard parameters.
Weekend of Farm Tours puts spotlight on importance of Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. — Twenty-four Montgomery County farm properties will swing their gates open to the public this weekend to celebrate the county’s agricultural heritage and draw attention to the importance of the county’s agricultural reserve. “The Farm Tour is a fantastic opportunity for residents, especially those who...
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