Articles by Sonya Burke

September 29, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 29, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 29, in Montgomery County: 1. Rainy Day: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning from now thru 11 a.m. for Montgomery County. A flash flood watch continues thru Friday morning as well. 2. Underage Drinking: A Town Hall meeting is scheduled tonight at Walter Johnson High School […]

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September 28, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Council in Brief (VIDEO)

Susan Kenedy hosts the latest episode of Council in Brief, which includes reports on a briefing this week that the Council received about last month’s Silver Spring apartment building fire/explosion, the future vision of Lyttonsville, and a goal to end homelessness in Montgomery County. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

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September 27, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Judge Sets Dec. 12 Status Hearing for Catherine Hoggle (VIDEO)

UPDATED Catherine Hoggle appeared in front of District Court Judge Holly Reed, III on Sept. 27th for a status hearing in Rockville. It was the first time she had been in court since June. During the Tuesday hearing, Reed reported that doctors at Clifton T. Perkins State Hospital have evaluated Hoggle and determined that she […]

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September 27, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Wanted: Election Workers for Presidential General Election

The Montgomery County Board of Elections needs registered voters and high school students to serve as election workers at polling places for the Presidential General Election on November 8. According to a BOE news release, there is an urgent need for judges in Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Darnestown and Boyds. Bilingual volunteers […]

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September 27, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Rain in the Forecast This Week

Montgomery County residents may find their commute to work and school slowed by wet roads on Tuesday morning. On his Twitter account, Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer is advising drivers to slow down and to increase stoppage distance between vehicles. He also reminds motorists to turn their headlights on if they are using their […]

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September 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Election Director to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday

Montgomery County Election Director Margaret Jurgensen is scheduled to hold a “virtual” town hall meeting from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, which is also known as National Voter Registration Day. County residents may submit questions to Jurgensen before and during the chat at Live Discussion. Questions and answers will be posted online. Have you registered […]

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September 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Catherine Hoggle Due Back in Court on Tuesday (PHOTOS)

The competency of Catherine Hoggle is scheduled to be discussed at a status hearing in District Court on Tuesday morning in Rockville. Hoggle has been treated for mental health issues at Clifton T. Perkins State Hospital for the past two years. She is the last known person to have seen her children, Sarah and Jacob […]

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September 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 26, in Montgomery County

Fall is in the air. You may need a light jacket this morning and an umbrella later today. Here are five more things to know today, Sept. 26, in Montgomery County: 1. Progress Place: The County Council’s Health and Human Services Committee is scheduled to receive an update on the construction of the new Progress […]

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September 23, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Friday Night Under the Lights: Bullis Over O’Connell, 21-0 (PHOTOS)

In Potomac on Friday night, it was the Bullis Bulldogs over the Bishop O’Connell Knights, 21-0. Photographer Phil Fabrizio captured some of the game highlights, below: Final Score: Bullis Football is victorious 21-0 over Bishop O'Connell — Bullis Athletics (@BullisAthletics) September 24, 2016 Halftime Score: Bullis leads Bishop O'Connell 14-0 — Bullis Athletics (@BullisAthletics) September […]

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September 23, 2016 | Sonya Burke

MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith: “We Must Confront Issues Head On” (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith is commending the work of three principals in a video message posted on the district’s website. Smith singles out the principals of Damascus High, Robert Frost Middle and Watkins Mill High schools for engaging students in difficult conversations about patriotism and racism. The Watkins Mill football team was […]

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