Open Parkways News Today

Congress set to add five long-distance flights amid opposition from Md. and Va. senators. The Montgomery County Council will interview the incumbent Republican Planning Board member for a reappointment. Fairfax County may see a real estate tax increase to fund county services. 

Montgomery County government has posted their holiday schedule for Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

Here’s what you need to know about transportation, trash collection, libraries and other services in the area that are affected by Labor Day Weekend closures.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County closed parts of Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda to cars. This week, the Planning Board will have a public hearing to decide it should be made permanent.

This month, the Montgomery County Council will appoint three people for the Planning Board, each of whom must be from a different political party. Here’s why we’re endorsing James Hedrick for the Democratic seat, and how you can let the County Council know you support him too.

Commuters driving through Bethesda, Maryland, over the next few months will see construction on Little Falls Parkway as a new park is built along the road.

The Montgomery County Council introduced a resolution Thursday showing support for maintaining Open and Shared Streets programs. The county’s Department of Transportation (DOT) began the Shared Streets program when the COVID-19 pandemic started, according to the resolution. It closed some roads to cars to allow outdoor activities like walking and dining. Areas like the Bethesda […]