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Public Safety

~200 Downed Trees Reported; MCDOT, Pepco Responding

About 200 trees reported down or on wires across Montgomery County; MCDOT and Pepco crews are actively responding.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Rentals Available at Eleven55 Ripley, Silver Spring

Two 2BD and one 1BD moderately priced apartments now available at 1155 Ripley St, Silver Spring starting at $1,555/mo.

DHCA· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Eleven55 Ripley”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Buses Running Regular Schedule Post-Storm

Ride On buses are operating on a regular schedule following the Feb. 23 snowstorm; riders can check RideOnBus.com for delays.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Transportation

County Parking Garages Resume Fees at Noon Monday

Free residential storm parking in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton county garages ends at noon Monday, Feb. 23.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Transportation

MCDOT Plowing All 5,400 Lane Miles After 6.9-Inch Snow

MCDOT crews plowing residential roads and 100+ miles of sidewalk; all 5,400 lane miles estimated complete by late Monday evening.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Launches 'Ride On Reminders' Passenger Conduct Campaign

MCDOT's new campaign reminds riders of conduct rules on buses, including bans on tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Now Required for Free Metrobus Rides

As of Feb. 1, student IDs are no longer accepted on Metrobus; students must tap a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Card to ride free.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxicab Rates Rise to $2.50 Per Mile Feb. 1

County taxicab fares increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge added.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Environment

Ride On Expanding Zero-Emission Fleet With Two Depot Projects

Ride On is building electric and hydrogen bus infrastructure at Brookville and Gaithersburg depots, targeting up to 70 zero-emission buses.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

Lakeforest Transit Center Redevelopment Breaks Ground in Gaithersburg

Phase one of the Lakeforest Transit Center redevelopment at the former Lakeforest Mall site is underway, serving ~2,000 daily riders.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closes Sundays, Rerouting Routes 34 and 46

Metrorail construction will close the Medical Center Metro bus loop on three Sundays in March and May 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Flex Zone 918 Launches Sandy Spring–White Oak Service

New zero-fare, on-demand transit zone began Feb. 2, serving Ednor, Sandy Spring, Norwood, and Cloverly communities.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
Health & Human Services

FIC Gaithersburg, Silver Spring Closed Feb. 23; Rockville Opens Late

Family Involvement Center sites in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring are closed Feb. 23; Rockville opens at 10:30 a.m.

MCFIC· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Updates for TODAY/ Actualizaciones para HOY”
Feb 23
Environment

Recycling and Refuse Collection on Schedule Feb. 23

County recycling and refuse collection will run as scheduled Monday, Feb. 23; containers must be out by 7 a.m.

PIO· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 23, with Optional Liberal…”
Feb 23
Education

MCPS Closed Feb. 23; Recreation Programs Canceled

Montgomery County Public Schools closed Feb. 23 due to weather; all scheduled Recreation programs, classes, and activities are canceled.

PIO· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 23, with Optional Liberal…”
Feb 23
Public Services

County Opens Feb. 23 with Liberal Leave Option

Montgomery County Government opens Monday, Feb. 23, with optional unscheduled/liberal leave for non-essential employees due to weather.

PIO· Feb 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 23, with Optional Liberal…”
Feb 23
Transportation

Ride On Buses Zero-Fare; Schedule Adjustments Possible Monday

All Ride On buses are zero-fare during the storm; service adjustments will be announced by 4 a.m. the day they take effect.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Education

MCPS Opens Two Hours Late February 23 Due to Snow

Montgomery County Public Schools announced a two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 23; further updates possible by 5 a.m. that morning.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Transportation

County Garage Parking Free Through Monday Noon During Storm

County garage parking is free through at least noon Monday, Feb. 23; enforcement suspended to let residents retrieve vehicles post-storm.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Public Safety

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Montgomery County

NWS issued a Winter Storm Warning for northern Montgomery County with 2–6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph expected.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
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