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Montgomery County is under a severe thunderstorm watch this evening until 11 p.m. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary threats, according to the Service. Flash flooding is also possible.

A young child is being treated at a local hospital after being pulled from the Connecticut Belair Club pool this morning in Silver Spring. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer, rescue crews responded to the scene for a possible drowning about 11:15 a.m. He said a lifeguard intervened in helping to rescue […]

With a heat index predicted to hit about 105 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1 to 7 p.m. today. There is a risk of heat-related illness for those without air-conditioning or those outdoors for an extended period of time. A heat advisory means that a period of […]

The Gaithersburg Giants defeated the Takoma Thunderbolts by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday to gain their third consecutive win. The Thunderbolts took the win against the Giants in their first two match-ups earlier this season, according to a news release from the team. “We’re just starting to get to where I thought we were going […]

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County until 11 p.m. According to the Service, a severe thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should go about your normal activities, but […]

The Washington Spirit are heading to Chicago after two weeks off to play the league-leading Chicago Red Stars tonight at 8 p.m. “The team has arrived back from a short break looking fresh and hungry for the challenge at Chicago this weekend,” said general manager and head coach Mark Parsons. “The level in training this […]

In this week’s Pet of the Week segment, Kathi Stanhope has a tip for those of you who may be looking for a cat. She says the purple tags indicate MCPAW will pay your adoption fees for senior cats. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

Summer began for Montgomery County Public Schools student June 15. Students and teachers share their thoughts on the last day and their summer plans with MCPS TV. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

The Rockville Mayor and Council recently held their first walking town meeting of the summer. The one was in the Twinbrook area. Rockville11 reports. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

UPDATED, June 19, 10:45 a.m. –  Pepco has restored power to about 1,000 customers in Gaithersburg but there are still more than 1,000 customers without power in Bethesda. According to Pepco Spokesman Bob Hainey, crews brought about 1,000 customers back online from the Kentlands and Lakelands communities in Gaithersburg but about 500 in that area […]