Patrick Herron

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is inviting residents to participate in MLK Day of Service events on January 18 and 19, featuring service projects at local recreation centers and a volunteer fair at the Bethesda North Marriott, aimed at supporting community members in need.

Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Preparedness in advance of the elevated winter storm threat to Maryland from Sunday, January 5 through Monday, January 6.

Hallmark at 227 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg is set to close this month and is currently offering 50% off all items in the store.

On Saturday, Governor Wes Moore issued a statement announcing the tentative labor agreements reached between the State of Maryland and its seven major employee labor unions ahead of the December 31, 2024, deadline.

Neighbors Barista has announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar location at 1101 Nelson St in Rockville, occupying the former Essex Bank space in the Woodley Gardens shopping center.

The City of Rockville issued the following news release on Sunday, January 5:

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announces that all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, due to imminent snowfall, with all activities, programs, and childcare canceled; virtual learning will not be available, and decisions for Tuesday will be made later.

Approximately 85 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) firefighters responded to a house fire in the 11600 block of Shenorock St in Gaithersburg on Sunday, January 5.

The City of Gaithersburg has declared a snow emergency from midnight on Monday, January 6, to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, requiring vehicles to be removed from snow emergency routes and activating the city's emergency management plan.

Per Montgomery County: “A “Snow Emergency” is being declared for Montgomery County to take effect at midnight tonight. As a result, in accordance with the County Code, County residents are advised of the following requirements: