Articles by Mitti Hicks

October 29, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

County Announces New Initiatives to Combat Winter Weather

There are conflicting predictions on what kind of weather to expect this winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts warmer than average temperatures, but the Farmer’s Almanac announced that residents should colder-than-normal temperatures, earlier this year. Either way, Montgomery County leaders said it’s no problem. During the county’s Annual Snow Summit, Montgomery County Executive […]

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October 26, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

New Store in Bethesda Aims to Make Buying Tires Easier

Located in Bethesda’s bustling downtown is a new concept for changing your tires. Many places, such as gas stations and grocery stores, are delivering items right to your door and adding to the list of places: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. I’m downtown Bethesda for the launch of a new concept by @rollbygoodyear that aims […]

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October 25, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Officials Break Ground on Bus Rapid Transit

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett joined state and other county-elected officials early Thursday to break ground for the county’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line that will operate on US 29. According to county officials, US 29 is busiest transit corridor in Montgomery County. Starting in 2020, the 14 mile, 11-station BRT will run between […]

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October 25, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Silver Spring Home Deemed ‘Total Loss’ After Fire

A Silver Spring home has been deemed a total loss, following a fire that emergency crews believed started Thursday morning. More than 70 firefighters responded to the 200 block of  Bryant’s Nursery Road in Cloverly after a Montgomery County police officer on patrol found a house “fully involved.” “When crews arrived on the scene, they […]

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October 24, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Judge Denies Bail for Former NFL Player Arrested for Suspected ‘Drug Ring’

A judge has denied a former New York Giants and San Francisco 49’ers player bail following his arrest in Gaithersburg in what police said to be a drug trafficking ring. Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department arrested Craig Walendy, of Long Beach, California, at a motel near the 400 block of Quince Orchard Road after […]

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October 24, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Oct. 24 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Community Service Week Continues: Montgomery County’s 32nd annual Community Service Week offers residents of all ages the opportunity to volunteer for a variety of nonprofits, schools, and government agencies throughout the county. Click here for a list of options. 2. Youth Town Hall: […]

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October 23, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Resource Equity Issue Takes Center Stage During Candidate Forum

The three candidates for Montgomery County Executive discussed taxes, a new high school, and equal access to county resources for residents in Upcounty during a debate in Poolesville Tuesday morning. Full story below: Just two weeks away from the midterm election and candidates for Montgomery County Executive are in Poolesville for a debate. @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/CFIpH3s9pm […]

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October 23, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Oct. 23 in Montgomery County

UPDATED: Here are five things to know today, Oct. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Outdoor Smoking Ban Public Hearing: The Montgomery County Council will host a public hearing on banning smoking in outdoor areas during its council meeting. 2. County Executive Forum: Mark Elrich, Robin Ficker and Nancy Floreen are expected to participate in the first […]

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October 22, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Judge Denies Bail For Man Who Police Say Kidnapped Elderly Woman

A man accused of kidnapping a 80-year-old-Potomac woman was denied bail during a court hearing Monday afternoon. Robert Dove, 39, was arrested approximately three days after he allegedly forced his way into the victim’s home, pulled out a knife and demanded money. In court, prosecutors argued that with the suspect’s lengthy record of violent crimes […]

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October 22, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

No Bail For Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot Bethesda High School

Bail was denied Monday for the man police said threatened to shoot Walter Johnson High School on social media. With the help of Baltimore County Police, former Walter Johnson High School Student, Luis Cabrera, 18, was arrested in Towson over the weekend. He was charged with one count of threat of mass violence after students […]

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