Articles by Staff Writer

December 2, 2019 | Staff Writer

Cyclist Struck by Dump Truck in Bethesda

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services say an adult cyclist was struck by a dump truck on Monday around 7 a.m. in Bethesda. This happened near the Cedar Lane and Elmhurst Parkway entrance of Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. Officials say the truck was going at a slow speed at the time of the […]

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December 1, 2019 | Staff Writer

Woman’s Body Found Near Dickerson

The body of a 19-year-old woman, slain by an apparent gunshot, was found in the woods near Dickerson, a Montgomery County police statement said. The woman, identified as Sara Gutierrez-Villatoro of Washington, D.C., was found about 12:30 p.m. Friday in the 25700 block of Old Hundred Road by a passer-by, police said. She was found […]

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November 28, 2019 | Staff Writer

Giving Thanks by Giving Back: Events Happening Around the County

Looking for charitable things to do on Thanksgiving? MyMCMedia has a few suggestions: 7th Annual Turkey Chase: The Turkey Chase is an annual fundraiser for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.  The Turkey Chase is a 10k, 2mile, Tot Trot on Thanksgiving Day that runs from the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and back.  Proceeds from benefit our […]

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November 25, 2019 | Staff Writer

Silver Spring Man Charged With Raping Virginia Girl

A Silver Spring man has been charged with sexual assault of a girl from Virginia, a Montgomery County police statement said. Christopher Joseph Clark, 38, of the 1100 block of Fidler Lane is being held without bail, facing charges of second-degree rape and second-degree assault, online court records say. The rape charge carries a maximum […]

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November 25, 2019 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: County Council Passes Racial Equity Legislation

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss the passage of the County’s Racial Equity bill, County Executive Elrich’s push to legalize the sale of marijuana to fund education, the process to replace Elijah Cummings, and whether the impeachment inquiry is winning over undecided […]

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November 25, 2019 | Staff Writer

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Frederick Man Dies in Crash That Closes Northbound I-270

A three-vehicle crash killed a Frederick man on I-270, closing the northbound lanes of the interstate for about five hours Sunday. Maryland State Police said a blue 2004 Nissan Sentra driven by Arcides Marquez Machuca, 43, was traveling northbound on I-270 in the exit lane for northbound Md. 85. He then swerved back toward the […]

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November 23, 2019 | Staff Writer

Residents Flock to Annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade

Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Silver Spring Saturday morning at the annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. The event was marked by a wide variety of musical bands, followed by floats including a turkey, Frosty the Snowman, and a dinosaur. Several local elected officials were also a part of the parade. The annual event […]

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November 20, 2019 | Staff Writer

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County Warns Residents About Calls Soliciting Donations to Benefit Volunteer Firefighters

If you receive a phone call soliciting a donation to benefit local volunteer firefighters, you may want to think twice. Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents about telemarketing calls from a business soliciting donations to benefit local volunteer firefighters. The County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has entered into a settlement […]

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November 19, 2019 | Staff Writer

UPDATE: Police Say Missing Gaithersburg Teen Found

Update: Montgomery County police say Brian Arevalo has been located safe and unharmed. Original Post: Montgomery County police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 14-year-old Gaithersburg boy. Brian Arevalo of the 700 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard was last in touch with his family by text on November 17. Arevalo’s family […]

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November 18, 2019 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Plan to Improve American Legion Bridge

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss Governors Hogan and Northam’s plan to improve the American Legion Bridge, school boundary analysis public hearings scheduled,  County Executive Elrich remarks on legalizing the sale of marijuana, and the impeachment hearings. This week’s panel of political […]

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