Articles by Aline Barros

August 6, 2015 | Aline Barros

Lunch and Learn Program Helps Takoma Park Youth (PHOTOS)

They worked on math, reading, swimming and played games. And now that summer is almost over, they are getting ready to go back to school. More than 100 children from low-income families participated at a Lunch and Learn Program over the summer sponsored by Making a New United People (MANUP), Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW), and […]

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August 6, 2015 | Aline Barros

Five Things to Know Today, August 6, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. SHA Construction: Sidewalk construction to begin today at MD 187 in Bethesda. Drivers to use one lane to turn left, right or continue straight through the intersection during the day. The right turn lane will reopen no later than 4 p.m. each weekday. […]

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August 5, 2015 | Aline Barros

Mikulski and Cardin Introduce Amendments to Cybersecurity Bill

Maryland Sens. Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski introduced two amendments to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) to provide additional protections to federal workers and to expand security of federal cyber systems. The first amendment will provide Office of Personnel Management (OPM) with an additional $37 million to accelerate the completion of scheduled improvements to network […]

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August 5, 2015 | Aline Barros

Clarksburg Woman Killed in Fatal Collision

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a 2003 Chevrolet S10 Trailblazer and a 2008 Honda Accord on Darnestown Road near Whites Ferry Road, that occurred Tuesday, around 7 p.m. in the Dawsonville area. Police said alcohol use may have contributed to the collision that killed Tiffany Nicole Bein, 23, of the 12800 block […]

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August 5, 2015 | Aline Barros

Five Things to Know Today, August 5, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 5, in Montgomery County: 1. Silver Spring Innovation Center: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Councilmember Hans Riemer to announce the launch of “ultraGig” – a wireless fiber initiative at the Silver Spring Innovation Center today at 10 a.m. at the Silver Spring Innovation Center. 2. Hero Dog Service: […]

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August 4, 2015 | Aline Barros

UPDATED: Two Dead; Police Investigating Shooting in Germantown

UPDATED: 2:34 p.m. Montgomery County Police said Germantown shooting is domestic related. Police are investigating the case as a murder-suicide. The two people involved knew each other. The man shot the victim while she was in the car and then shot himself, according to police. Police said the woman has died from her injuries. Police […]

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August 4, 2015 | Aline Barros

There’s a New Way to Get A Pet License

Montgomery County introduced pet online licensing on Aug. 3. The service hopes to increase pet owner’s compliance with Montgomery County law that requires a license to all dogs and cats that are four months or older. “The safety of all of our residents is a priority, and that includes their pets. The law requiring pet […]

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August 4, 2015 | Aline Barros

Early Morning Collision Leaves One Injured in Bethesda (PHOTO)

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said one person was injured after an early morning collision Tuesday on River Road near the intersection with Little Falls Parkway. The accident happened around 4:30 a.m. and Piringer said the person had to be extricated from a Volvo sedan. The victim was taken to a local […]

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August 4, 2015 | Aline Barros

Fan Shares Thoughts on Washington Spirit Team (VIDEO)

As fans cheered on the Washington Spirit as they took on the Houston Dash on Aug. 1 at the Maryland Soccerplex, this season holder ticket fan shared in this MyMCMedia extra her thoughts on the season and game. The Spirit remained undefeated at home beating the Dash, 3-1. Dunn, who also plays for the University […]

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August 4, 2015 | Aline Barros

County Leaders to Host Annual National Night Out (VIDEO)

Local communities will celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 4. The goal of this annual event is to get residents’ participation in crime prevention and to help strengthen police and community relations. Find out more in this report: According to a news release, this is the 32nd year of National Night Out observances that demonstrate a […]

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