Articles by Maureen Chowdhury

March 29, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Apartment Fire in Bethesda Displaces Two Families (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Two families have been displaced after an apartment fire in Bethesda. It happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said that multiple 911 calls were received reporting an apartment fire on the 4300 block of Sangamore Road. Piringer said that firefighters reported […]

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March 28, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Artist Spotlight: The Felice Brothers (VIDEOS & PHOTO)

AMP by Strathmore will be featuring the musical styling’s of The Felice Brothers this Friday. The Felice Brothers hail from New York and  have opened up for acts like the Dave Matthews Band and performed at major music festivals like Coachella. If their music had to be described in one word, I’d say it’s quirky. It’s […]

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March 28, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Fire and Rescue Transport Family of Seven for Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Layhill Area

Montgomery County fire and rescue crews transported a family of seven from their Layhill area home, at 12 Wimbledon Court, early Monday morning after they were exposed to carbon monoxide. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the home. The family was using a charcoal grill to heat […]

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March 28, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Planning Commission Approves Rockville’s Pike Neighborhood Plan

The Rockville Planning Commission recently approved an updated draft of Rockville’s Pike Neighborhood Plan. It’s the first time the plan has been update since 1989.  Rock 11 Now’s Kathy Dantzler reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

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March 23, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Delaney Dispatches Billboard Calling Out Governor Hogan to Take Position on Trump (PHOTO)

If you were in Annapolis today you may have noticed a giant moving billboard driving around the State House. The question is, did it get Governor Larry Hogan’s attention? The front of the sign asks: “Gov. Hogan: Will you support Trump as the Republican nominee?” On the other side it states, “Silence is an endorsement.” […]

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March 23, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Silver Spring Townhouse Fire Causes $120,000 in Damages (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County firefighters responded to a townhouse fire on the 1100 block of Good Hope Drive in Silver Spring on Tuesday night. According to Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the second floor bedroom. Firefighters said there was light smoke showing when they pulled up to the house. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. […]

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March 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

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Concerts to Check Out This Week (VIDEOS)

Spring is officially here and with warm weather comes more concerts. Music festivals have been announced and many artists have kicked off tours. You’ll notice many local venues will have packed calendars with performances. There are actually some great acts rolling through the Washington D.C. metro area this week. Here’s Strathmore Wednesday, March 23: Cassandra […]

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March 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Tips on How to Beat the Allergy Season Blues

Spring time is officially here; flowers and blossoms are blooming and as you step-out to enjoy nice warm weather, you’ll likely be hit with allergy season symptoms; sneezing, itching, and dripping. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19.1 million adults 18 years and older have been diagnosed with hay fever in the […]

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March 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Board of Education Unanimously Names New Middle School After Former Clarksburg Resident (VIDEO)

UPDATED It’s official, the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted to name the new Clarksburg/Damascus Middle School after Hallie Wells on March 21. Find out more in this County Report This Week video. The BOE initially proposed four names; Alan Cheung, James Daugherty, Michael Doran, and Paul Vance. Wells’ name was added later […]

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March 22, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Johnson Family to Unveil Revised Plan for Proposed Annexation

The Johnson Family is scheduled to unveil a new modified version of their proposed annexation plan tonight to residents at Quince Orchard High School. The meeting is a follow-up to a community workshop the family hosted back in February, where residents raised concerns about the development plan. Organizers sent the following in an email invitation […]

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