Articles by Douglas Tallman

September 23, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Some on Twitter See Grounds for Prosecution, Lawyers Aren’t So Sure

As hearings into Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court continue in the Senate Judiciary Committee, some of his critics have argued he still could face charges over the alleged incident with the Holton-Arms student. It’s not that simple, according to lawyers contacted by MyMCMedia. Kavanaugh, meanwhile, denies the charges. The Washington Post printed this […]

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September 19, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Police, Attorney General Receiving Calls to Investigate Kavanaugh

At least dozens of people have contacted Montgomery County police and 15 others the Maryland Attorney General’s Office seeking an investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his alleged attack on a woman when they were both teenagers. The requests have come via phone calls and social media. “It’s at least dozens. We don’t […]

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September 19, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Jail To Remove Sheets From Cells After Tessier Suicide

Jail director awaiting results of police investigation Montgomery County jails are in the process of removing sheets from the cells of inmates in the wake of the suicide of Tyler Tessier, corrections department director Robert Green said Wednesday. Tessier was about to stand trial for the death of his pregnant girlfriend when he was found […]

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September 18, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Council Mulls Brewery Rules in Ag Reserve

Montgomery County Council members mulled over a change in zoning regulations Tuesday that would make it easier for farms in the Ag Reserve to operate wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries. The proposal has broad support on the council, but concerns have been raised about the increased traffic alcohol production could bring to the area’s rolling […]

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September 17, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Riemer Talks About Ag Reserve Regs to Expand Alcohol Production

Montgomery County Council members will discuss proposals to expand wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries in the county’s Ag Reserve at its meeting Tuesday. Council President Hans Riemer talked about the proposals at his Monday meeting with the media: You can find the staff report on the proposals by clicking here.  

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September 17, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know for Sept. 17 in Montgomery County

Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, Sept. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Latin Films: The Latin American Film Festival continues at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring with The Heiresses at 5:20 p.m., Pablo’s Word at 7:20 p.m. and Djon Africa at 9:45 p.m. 2. Municipal Monday: The Rockville Mayor […]

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September 15, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Electric Vehicles Spark Interest in Poolesville

Electric cars and motorcycles were featured in downtown Poolesville on Saturday while the town celebrated Poolesville Day.

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September 15, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Poolesville Day Shows Off the Community

Poolesville Day on Saturday drew hundreds of people to sample great food, hear great music, enjoy a parade and meet a few politicians. And Mayor Jim Brown used the day to make a pitch for a new high school for the town as well as to bring more county services to his community of about […]

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September 14, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Bezos Provides No Hints on Where Amazon Will Site HQ2

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gave little indication Thursday night on where his company’s HQ2 will be placed.

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September 11, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

What Will Florence Do?

Montgomery County is already soaked after months of rain. What will happen when Hurricane Florence hits the U.S. coastline. Chokepoints on the Potomac already have plenty of debris. Will trees become uprooted, sending them crashing down the river? Or will the heavy rains flush out the trunks and branches?  

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