Articles by Veronica Canales

April 24, 2020 | Veronica Canales

No Injuries in Tractor Trailer Collision on I-495 Friday Morning

Two trucks collided on the outer loop of the beltway I-495 over I-270 early Friday morning. One of the tractor trailers crashed into a jersey wall and caught on fire. Responders arrived at the scene and no injuries were reported. The trucks involved in the collision did not carry any cargo and hazmats assisted with […]

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April 22, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Oakland Terrace Elementary School Receives Green Ribbon Award

Oakland Terrace Elementary School was awarded the Green Ribbon Award on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education announced the Green Ribbon Schools, based on their commitment to safe, healthy and sustainable learning environments. 39 schools, 11 districts and five colleges and universities across the nation were awarded with the […]

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April 22, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Rockville Bakery Damaged in Fire

Fresh Baguette Bakery in Rockville suffered damages from a fire this morning. The bakery’s kitchen caught on fire, involving a large commercial oven. The incident took place around 6:30 a.m. Everyone was evacuated from the building and there were no reported injuries. Fresh Baguette Bakery is located at 804 Hungerford Drive in Rockville, Maryland. Responders […]

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April 17, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Maryland Becomes First State to Start Senior Call Check Program

The Maryland Department of Aging has started a free senior call check program for the state’s older residents. Maryland is the first state in the United States to begin a call program for the state’s older residents. Senior Call Check is a free, opt-in telephone service to check on residents 65 and older. Telephone calls […]

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April 17, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Grocery Distribution Saturday at White Oak Recreation Center

Five-hundred boxes of groceries will be distributed Saturday at White Oak Recreation Center. Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank and Councilmember Will Jawando, is sponsoring a Grab N’ Go distribution of groceries for families affected by the COVID-19 emergency. It will take place Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to […]

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April 17, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Chef José Andrés Provides Meals for The Children’s Inn at NIH

Earlier this week, Chef José Andrés and his organization the World Central Kitchen, distributed meals at The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Inn, located in Bethesda, is a residential place for families with children participating in research studies at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). World Central Kitchen works to provide meals during the COVID-19 […]

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April 15, 2020 | Veronica Canales

MCPS Meal Service Reduced to Four Days A Week

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will now distribute meals four days a week, instead of five, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Beginning April 20, MCPS will give out meals Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meal sites will operate during normal hours, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Wednesdays, MCPS will provide two days’ […]

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April 15, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Sections of Beach Drive, Sligo Creek Parkway Will be Closed This Weekend

Montgomery Parks announced some areas of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive and Little Falls Parkway will be closed this weekend. Sections will close from Friday 9 a.m. to Sunday 6 p.m. The sections will be closed to vehicles but open for pedestrians and cyclists, as part of an effort to allow residents to engage in […]

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April 10, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has now issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County. The freeze warning is in effect from 12 a.m. (midnight) until 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Night time temperature is expected to drop below 32 degrees. Freeze conditions can possible damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, therefore residents are encouraged to wrap and drain outdoor […]

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April 10, 2020 | Veronica Canales

Cinepolis Offers Streaming and Rental Films, Proceeds Help Employees

Cinépolis has partnered with film studios to offer new films to rent and stream at home. Rentals for movies are $12 through Cinépolis Rewards homepage. Once the film is rented, it is available for view for 72 hours. All the proceeds from film rentals that Cinépolis suggests will help support employees. Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in […]

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