Articles by Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

November 20, 2014 | Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

Man Charged with Arson in Rockville House Fire (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

UPDATED Nov. 20, 4:30 p.m. According to investigators, it was an arsonist that ignited a two-alarm house fire in the 300 block of Horners Lane in Rockville on Wednesday. Officials said damages are estimated to be in excess of $400,000. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said investigators have charged Carlos Peralta with first […]

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October 3, 2014 | Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

Shady Grove Hospital Patient Has “Malaria” Not Ebola

UPDATED Following further tests, monitoring and consultations with infectious disease experts, the Shady Grove Hospital medical team determined that the patient in its care has malaria and not Ebola. “We appreciate the excellent work of our clinical team including physicians, nurses and staff, in handling the care of this patient.  We also appreciate the partnership […]

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September 29, 2014 | Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

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Baseball’s Beltway Boys Head to Postseason with Sellout Crowds (VIDEO)

If you were hoping to see the Nationals or Orioles play a postseason home game, you might be out of luck. According to both teams’ websites, there are no National League Division Home Series tickets available. The Nats have a home game Oct. 3 and Oct 4. with a scheduled fifth game is necessary on […]

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September 29, 2014 | Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

Laytonsville Woman Dies in Accident in Olney

UPDATED, Sept. 29, 3:30 p.m. – A 51-year-old Laytonsville woman died in an accident in Olney Monday morning. At about 5:29 a.m., officers and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue responded to a collision on Olney-Laytonsville Road (Route 108) at Volunteer Drive. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2001 Ford F250 pickup truck was traveling west on Olney-Laytonsville Road. A […]

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September 11, 2014 | Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

Damascus Barn Fire Causes $100,000 Damage

UPDATED 8:33 p.m. A hay fire in a barn off Damascus Road caused $100,000 in damage, according to Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer. During the afternoon fire fight, police officers closed Damascus Road at Chrome Mill Road. Piringer said the fire was caused by spontaneous combustion. He said there were no injuries and most […]

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June 24, 2014 | Krista Brick and Sonya Burke

Primary Election Day Live Blog (PHOTOS)

With just one hour before the polls close candidates are making one last push to capture a few final tallies. Montgomery County Council district 3 candidate Tom Moore thanked his supporters on Twitter: Less than 60 minutes to go. Thanks to all the volunteers out there. — Tom Moore (@tom4council) June 24, 2014   And […]

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