Articles by Maureen Chowdhury

January 6, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Fire Truck Struck By Passing Vehicle on Beltway (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services unit were dispatched at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday to a collision on the inner loop of the beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue, responding to a personal injury collision. According to Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one person was treated and transported with non serious injuries. […]

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January 6, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Payless Signs Long-term Lease at Ellsworth Place (PHOTO)

Owner developers of Ellsworth Place retail center, Petrie Richardson Ventures and Rockwood Capital, announced on Wednesday that family footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource (Payless) signed a long-term, 3,332-sqaure-foot lease, on the second level at the location. “This addition is another in our commitment to the thoughtful rebranding and revitalization of downtown Silver Spring’s premier retail center,” […]

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January 6, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Two Injured in Collision in North Bethesda (VIDEO)

Two people were injured in a collision at the intersection of Marinelli Road and Executive Boulevard on Wednesday morning. An SUV and car crashed and resulted in an entrapment near the Shriver Aquatic Center . According to Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. and two adults were transported to […]

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January 6, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

UPDATED: Raw Video of Vehicle Fire in King Farm

A vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Safeway grocery store in King Farm was captured on cell phone video in Rockville on Wednesday morning and shared with MyMCMedia. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the heavy fire could be seen from blocks away the scene. It happened in the 400 block of […]

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January 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Erein Willet's mother spoke with Montgomery Community Media

Gaithersburg Native Erin Willett Returns to Reality TV on “The Biggest Loser” (PHOTO)

Gaithersburg native and former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” Erin Willett makes her return to reality television Monday night on “The Biggest Loser.” Willett has been posting pictures of her feet over the past couple of weeks promoting the season premiere of  the show. You can watch “The Biggest Loser”  on Monday nights on NBC at 9 […]

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January 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Department of Liquor Control Issues Apology Following Holiday Delivery Problems (PHOTO)

The Department of Liquor Control issued an apology letter to restaurants and stores which it delivers alcohol supplies to last week after an error caused delivery problems. The letter signed by Director George Griffin states that human error resulted in the consolidation of five files into a single file. This created a single delivery schedule, […]

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January 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Montgomery County Recreation Department Set to Kick Off 100 Mile Challenge (PHOTO)

Montgomery County Recreation’s 100 Mile Challenge is scheduled to start on January 20th at the Holiday Recreation Park Center in Wheaton. The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. and will feature speakers including, Mt. Everest climbers Nicky and Bob Lowry. According to a news release, the event will also feature a healthy tasting reception, teen […]

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January 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Police Need Your Help Locating Missing Bethesda Teen (PHOTO)

Detectives from the Montgomery County Special Victims Investigations Division are asking the public to help locate a missing Bethesda teen. According to a news release, Tejin (pronounced Taa-gin) Thomas, age 17, of Belvoir Drive in Bethesda, was last seen at his home Sunday, Jan. 3rd. It is believed that Thomas used Uber to leave his […]

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January 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

5 Local Concerts to Kick Off 2016 (VIDEOS & PHOTO)

It’s officially the first full week of the New Year and for many, we’re coming down from the holiday season high. Not to worry, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the music scene in 2016. While January is known to music fans a time of sparse concert options, Sound Check has got you […]

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December 24, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

Councilmember Katz Celebrates “Star Wars” Movie Release with Flashback Friday Picture (PHOTO)

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz is celebrating the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Councilmember Katz posted a Gazette cover from 1999 in honor of the premiere, where he and Deputy Director of the Planning Department Rose Krasnow are dressed as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. “The Gazette newspaper called Rose Krasnow, who was […]

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