Articles by Ben Palmer

July 23, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Council Passes Controversial Zoning Measure to Increase Housing

The County Council unanimously passed a zoning amendment Tuesday that reduces restrictions in building accessory dwelling units, known as ADUs, on the properties of single-family homes. With this measure, homeowners are capable of building a separate housing unit on properties as small as 6,000 square feet provided they meet the requirements, when detached ADUs previously […]

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July 23, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Boxer Dies Following Fight at MGM National Harbor

A Russian boxer died Tuesday from wounds sustained during a fight at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill Friday night. 28 year-old Maxim Dadashev, a junior welterweight, was facing Subriel Matias in a world title elimination fight to earn the right to challenge the current International Boxing Federation champion Josh Taylor. The fight, televised […]

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July 23, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Jawando Listens to Residents’ Concerns During Library Tour

Councilmember Will Jawando held a meeting in his Library Listening Tour at the Long Branch Library in Silver Spring Monday night, speaking with residents about issues in their library and the county as a whole. Issues brought up by residents included the lack of resources in libraries, particularly after-school programs. While Jawando and the council […]

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July 22, 2019 | Ben Palmer

UPDATE: I-270 Reopens in Both Directions Near Clarksburg Weigh Station

Update: The northbound and southbound sections of I-270 have reopened. Both the northbound and southbound sections of I-270 are completely blocked off due to fallen wires near the weigh station in Clarksburg, according to Fire & Rescue Services spokesman Pete Piringer. The wires are down between Exit 18 in Clarksburg and Exit 22 in Hyattstown. […]

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July 16, 2019 | Ben Palmer

County Offering Grants to Fund Community Events

Montgomery County is offering matching grants of up to $1,000 to help fund potential community events, such as neighborhood block parties, this summer. According to the program application, the grant is open to neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant associations, civic clubs, and similar community groups, who are hosting an event scheduled before June 30, 2020. […]

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July 15, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Three Men Arrested for Possession of Firearm, Marijuana

Three Washington, D.C., men were arrested and charged with marijuana possession and unlawfully carrying a firearm, a Montgomery County police statement said. Tracy Fogle Jr., 30, was pulled over near Westfield Plaza Wheaton while driving Mustafa Campbell, 20, and Kortez Tresvant, 21. Police searched the car after finding that Fogle had an open warrant and […]

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July 15, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Duck Donuts in Rockville Temporarily Closes

Update 7/16/19:  Duck Donuts to re-open Wednesday, July 17 at 2 p.m. Donut Worry: Duck Donuts in Rockville to Re-Open Wednesday Original Post The Duck Donuts located in Sunshine Square at 1327 Rockville Pike has temporarily closed until further notice, according to their website. The company has not provided a reason for the closure. No […]

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July 11, 2019 | Ben Palmer

UPDATE: Police Say Missing Silver Spring Teen Found Safe, Unharmed

Update, Thursday 10:45 a.m.: Dulce Salazar has been located safe and unharmed, a Montgomery County police statement said. Original Post: Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Silver Spring teenager. Dulce Salazar, 15, was last seen leaving her home on foot at 3 a.m., according to police. Salazar is described as […]

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July 9, 2019 | Ben Palmer

County Residents Give Input on Desired Qualities for Next Police Chief

As County Executive Mark Elrich looks for the next police chief, he has released a survey asking residents what they want to see from Tom Manger’s successor, and the results were released last month. According to the county government, the survey generated 1,028 responses, which were taken into consideration along with 95 responses made at […]

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July 9, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Rose Lavelle: Inspired by Hamm, Now Inspiring Others

Washington Spirit and U.S. Women’s Team midfielder Rose Lavelle followed in the footsteps of a player she had long looked up to during her performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, in which she scored three goals, including one in the final. While attending elementary school at St. Vincent Ferrer School in Cincinnati, Lavelle dressed […]

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