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Protesters Demand Reopening of White's Ferry Amid Legal Dispute

1/1/2026

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A crowd gathered at White's Ferry on January 1, 2026, to demand reopening of the ferry service.
The ferry has been closed since 2020 due to a legal dispute between landowners.
Montgomery County officials, including County Council members, stressed the ferry's importance for commuters.
Negotiations have stalled, despite a $3 million fund from Montgomery County and Maryland, ahead of July 1, 2026.

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A crowd gathered at White's Ferry on January 1, 2026, to demand reopening of the ferry service.
The ferry has been closed since 2020 due to a legal dispute between landowners.
Montgomery County officials, including County Council members, stressed the ferry's importance for commuters.
Negotiations have stalled, despite a $3 million fund from Montgomery County and Maryland, ahead of July 1, 2026.