Articles by Fran Murphy

July 27, 2021 | Fran Murphy

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Air Quality Alert – Code Orange

Environmental agencies in Maryland have issued a Code Orange air quality alert for Montgomery County, 11 other counties and the city of Baltimore. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other […]

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July 26, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Hank Dietle’s ReOpens

Friday night marked the reopening of the popular pub on Rockville Pike. Dietle’s had been a local lower county landmark since 1950, when an early morning fire on Valentine’s Day of 2018 destroyed the bar. Rising out of the ashes, thanks to a healthy GoFundMe, the tavern hosted a sold-out crowd. The tunes of King […]

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July 26, 2021 | Fran Murphy

County Council Meets Tuesday – Preview

The Montgomery County Council will meet tomorrow for the last time before September 14. Key items on the agenda include approval of increased availability of 5G technology in the county and a proposed change of rules about lifeguards at indoor pools in health clubs. Data from a study about traffic stop management will also be […]

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July 23, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Concerts, Cinema and Carousels

Summer comes to Montgomery County offering  music, movies and other amusements. Go to Wheaton to catch their TGIF Summer Concert Series at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza at 2424 Reedie Drive. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. TGIF keeps rockin’ until September 24. Bethesda is the place to be on Friday nights for live music […]

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July 22, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Trial Date Set for Takoma Park Murders

A trial date of Sept. 27 has been set in the case of accused murderer David Hall Dixon. Dixon will stand trial for the murders of James Lionel Johnson, 38, of District Heights, Md., and Dominique Williams, 32, of Hyattsville, Md. Both men were shot in the back in an incident that occurred in Takoma […]

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July 19, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Ex Montgomery County Police Chief Manger Named Head of Capitol Police

According to the AP News, Thomas Manger, former Police Chief for Montgomery County, will assume the duties of Chief of the United States Capitol Police. This comes in the wake of the assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Manger will replace Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman. After 15 years of service, Manger retired from […]

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July 19, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Man Falls to Death in Silver Spring

A man fell thirteen stories to his death on Thursday night in Silver Spring. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at University Towers Condominiums near University Boulevard West and Arcola Avenue,  according to Montgomery County Police, who are investigating. Montgomery County Police spokesperson Rich Goodale texted Friday stating,” “It is a death investigation, but nothing […]

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July 19, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Redistricting Meeting for County Set for Wednesday

Appointed by Governor Larry Hogan, the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission aims to draw fair and representative district maps before the 2022 elections. Montgomery County residents will have a chance to have their say at the Commission’s first virtual regional meeting this Wednesday at 6 p.m. Wednesday’s meeting will end when all speakers have testified.  For […]

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July 16, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Former NFL Player Tackles Law & Order

Robert Bass used to suit up for the Bears and the Packers. Now he wants to add a badge to his wardrobe, according to his campaign’s FaceBook page.  A Silver Spring resident, Bass, 50, joins the race for Montgomery County Sheriff in the Democratic primary. Bass served as a Deputy Sheriff for the county for […]

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July 15, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Flex Rides Back Starting Monday July 19

Ride On Flex, a unique on-demand transit service, will be back on the road starting Monday, July 19, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. Eleven passenger buses will provide rides in the Rockville Zone from 9am – 3:30pm. In the Glenmont-Wheaton area you can book a ride from 6am – 9am and again […]

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