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Local cancellations and related news

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Snow days are here to stay although teachers should provide only essential work to make sure students stay on track

Cancellations as of 1/24, 2:00 PM:

Ben & Jerry’s: Rockville Town Center branch closed through Sunday

City of Gaithersburg: All city facilities closed through Sunday

City of Rockville: On Friday, all city facilities will close at 3 p.m. and all afternoon and evening programs, classes and activities are canceled. On Saturday, Jan. 23, all city facilities will be closed and all programs, classes and activities are canceled.

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City of Rockville: City Manager Barb Matthews has declared a snow emergency that requires all vehicles to be removed from roads within the City of Rockville, including neighborhood streets, by noon on Friday, Jan. 22.

Colleges: George Mason, George Washington, Frostburg State, Johns Hopkins, Montgomery College, UMD all closed throughout Sunday

DC Public Libraries: Closed through Monday

Highways: I-270 from Capital Beltway to Frederick, I-70 from I-695 to I-81, temporarily closed for travel Saturday night

Kicks Karate: Closed all of Sunday, open at 12:00 PM on Monday

MCPS: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Tuesday (Jan 26) due to emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings are canceled.

Metro: Rail and bus services are suspended throughout the weekend. Buses will only run on major corridors throughout the day Friday and will stop at 5pm. Trains will run normally Friday during the day, then stop at 11 PM.

MTA: Service suspended throughout Sunday

Safeway: King Farm Branch closing early Friday night

SAT Testing: Centers closed throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia. For a full list, click here

Smithsonian: Museums close at noon on Friday, to remain closed throughout the weekend

Verizon Center: Closed Friday and Saturday, Capitals game on Friday night against Anaheim Ducks at Verizon Center postponed, Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh Penguins TBD

 


 

Other Information:

Rockville residents can park cars in four city owned lots:

  • Rockville Civic Center main mansion lot, 603 Edmonston Drive.
  • Woodley Gardens Park, 900 Nelson St.
  • Welsh Park (Mannakee Street side only), at the corner of Martins Lane and Mannakee Street.
  • Elwood Smith Community Center, 601 Harrington Road.

Rockville seniors in need of snow removal assistance can call 240-314-8819 or 240-314-8810

Power outages for Pepco can be reported or 1-877-737-2662 or at pepco.com

Fallen trees blocking driveways ot toads can be reported at 240-314-8700

Trees touching power lines can be reported to Pepco at 1-877-7373-2662

For emergencies, call 911

For non emergencies in the City of Rockville, call the police department at 240-314-8900

Montgomery County Numbers:

  • Community Crisis Center: 240-777-4000
  • Shelter Services: 240-777-40
  • Non-Emergency Police: 301-279-8000

 

 

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