Articles by Valerie Bonk

July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Police Stop Traffic on the ICC for Rocky the Terrier (Photo)

A small dog caused quite the scene on Thursday evening (July 3) during rush hour as he traveled along the Intercounty Connector, stopping traffic as police and drivers tried to rescue him from the highway. Maryland Transit Authority Police received a call around 5:38 p.m. that initially came through as a collision near the New […]

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July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Severe Storm Hits Montgomery County (Live Blog)

UPDATED: Thousands of homes are without power in Montgomery County as a massive storm hit the area Thursday evening. As of 7 p.m., more than 29,000 Pepco customers are without power in the County, according to online outage maps. Montgomery County fire spokesperson Pete Piringer said that multiple power lines are down throughout the County and a woman […]

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July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

AAA Predicts Surge in Summer Travel (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA public affairs manager John Townsend says they predict a surge in summer travel this year. Related: 

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July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Who Are the Most Dangerous Drivers in the DC Area? (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, John Townsend, public relations manager for AAA, gives the results of a study on who’s responsible for the most car crashes in the DC Metro area. Related: 

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July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

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What Does the Gas Tax Mean for Holiday Road Trips? (Video)

The increase in the Maryland gas tax is now in effect. What does this mean for holiday travelers? AAA public relations manager John Townsend explains in this MyMCMedia Extra: Related: 

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July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

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AAA: Gas Prices the Highest in 6 Years (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA Public Relations Manager John Townsend explains why people are still traveling despite gas prices being the highest we’ve seen in six years. Related: 

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July 3, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

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AAA Predicts Highest Number of July 4th Travelers in 13 Years (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, AAA Public Relations Manager John Townsend says the number of travelers hitting the road for the July 4th holiday this year is the highest since 2001. Related: 

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July 2, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Safe 4th of July Travel Tips from AAA (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, John Townsend, public affairs manager for AAA Mid-Atlantic, gives his tips for staying safe on your 4th of July road trip. Related: 

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July 2, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

AAA Predicts 1M Area Travelers to Hit the Road for the 4th of July (Video)

More travelers than ever before are projected to hit the road in the DC Metro area this July 4th weekend, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. Watch AAA Public Relations Manager John Townsend explain predictions for holiday travel this weekend in this MyMCMedia extra: Related: 

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July 2, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

American Spirit Takes Over Rockville Town Square (Video)

The weather was in the 90’s and the sun was beating down on Rockville Town Square, but that didn’t stop a large crowd from hanging out in front of a giant screen Tuesday to cheer on team USA in the World Cup. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has more: There were sighs, and there were cheers. But […]

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