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February 17, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Rockville Declares Snow Emergency Wednesday

Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 10 p.m. Wednesday The City of Rockville has declared a snow emergency that begins Wednesday, Feb. 17 that begins at 10 p.m. The emergency declaration requires all vehicles must be removed from roads within the city, including neighborhood streets by 10 p.m. Wednesday. In order for city crews to safely […]

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February 17, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 17, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and […]

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February 16, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Following Legal Dispute, White’s Ferry Purchased by Virginia Businessman

Montgomery County’s historic White’s Ferry has a new owner who plans to resume service after it was shutdown last December over a legal dispute. Chuck Kuhn, CEO of the Sterling-based company JK Moving Services, purchased the ferry with his wife, Stacy, according to a statement. Kerri Cook, President of the Poolesville Town Commissioners, said residents […]

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February 16, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Once Again, Maryland Ranks as Second Most Educated State

In a new study recently released by WalletHub, Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, just behind Massachusetts. This is the second year in a row that WalletHub ranked Maryland number two. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher the level of education one completes, the higher their income […]

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February 16, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Gaithersburg Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation

An electrical fire caused Gaithersburg townhome residents to evacuate on Monday but no one was harmed. The fire occurred at the 500 Block of Odenhal Avenue, near Cedar Springs Street in Gaithersburg. The accident was reported to be caused by an electrical outlet on a first floor landing. Residential sprinklers were deployed, and there was only a […]

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February 16, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 16, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. School Board Meets: Montgomery County Board of Education meets virtually at 1:30 p.m. for a worksession on the FY 2022 operating budget. 2. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at nine testing sites today. 3. […]

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February 13, 2021 | Joe Yasharoff

Raskin Hails ‘Most Bipartisan Presidential Impeachment’ in U.S. History

U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (Md-8th) called it the “most bipartisan presidential impeachment in the history of the United States.” “Trump stormed our House with the mob he incited and we defended our House and he violated our Constitution and we defended the Constitution and they tried to trash our democracy and we revived it and […]

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February 13, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

U.S. Senate Acquits Trump; Both Maryland Senators Vote to Convict

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin voted Saturday to convict former President Trump during his second impeachment trial. Sixty seven votes were needed to convict Trump, but only 57 senators voted against the former president. All Democrats and seven Republican senators voted to convict. In a statement released shortly after the vote, Van […]

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February 13, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

White’s Ferry Purchased Following Service Shutdown; New Owner Plans to Resume Service

White’s Ferry has been purchased following a legal dispute that led to a service shutdown late December, according to a statement Friday evening. Chuck Kuhn, CEO of the Sterling-based company JK Moving Services, and his wife, Stacy Kuhn, finalized the purchase terms Thursday. The deal includes the ferry, store and Maryland shoreline that facilitates operation, […]

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February 13, 2021 | Jasmine Boykin

Detectives Investigating Stabbing, Attempted Robbery and Sexual Assault in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg detectives are investigating the stabbing, attempted robbery and attempted sexual assault of a woman that occurred on Feb. 10. The victim, a 52-year-old woman, suffered a stab wound to her upper body. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. According to the police statement, at approximately 9:08 p.m. on Wednesday, police officers […]

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