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October 27, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

County Indoor Mask Mandate Ends Thursday 

Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate ends at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. He emphasized masks are still required in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and on public transportation. Elrich reminded residents that businesses can still choose to require indoor masking and have the right to refuse entry […]

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October 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Policía Revela Video del Sospechoso en el Tiroteo de Silver Spring

El video de vigilancia del sospechoso, en un asalto el 17 de octubre, se ha hecho público, a través de un comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD). La policía solicita la ayuda de la comunidad para identificarlo. El asalto tuvo lugar aproximadamente a las 3:20 a.m. en la cuadra 8300 […]

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October 27, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition Stages ‘Victory Press Conference’

Members of the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition held a “victory press conference” Wednesday to celebrate a court ruling that temporarily halted the sale of Westwood Tower Apartments, which has a paved parking lot atop the former Moses Cemetery. “We are still on cloud 12, not just cloud nine. We are still rejoicing,” said Rev. Segun […]

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October 27, 2021 | Ceoli Jacoby

Police Request Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Silver Spring Shooting

Surveillance video of the suspect in an Oct. 17 assault has been made public, according to a Tuesday press release from MCPD. Police are requesting the community’s help in identifying him. The assault took place at approximately 3:20 a.m. in the 8300 block of Fenton Street. When police arrived at the scene, they saw a […]

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October 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Invita a Completar Encuesta para la Búsqueda de un Nuevo Superintendente

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery anunció la búsqueda nacional del próximo superintendente de escuelas para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), que comenzará en el cargo el 1 de julio de 2022. Trabajando en asociación con la empresa de búsqueda Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA), la Junta se compromete […]

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October 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

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Instan a la Junta Escolar a Incluir Conocimientos Financieros como Requisito de Graduación

Aproximadamente una docena de oradores, en la reunión de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery del martes, instaron al distrito escolar a adoptar un requisito de graduación de conocimientos financieros para que los estudiantes puedan comprar una casa, un automóvil, completar formularios financieros, pagar impuestos, aprender a ahorrar y planificar el futuro. A […]

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October 27, 2021 | Ceoli Jacoby

Police Arrest, Charge Woman Accused of Defrauding County Renters

MCPD arrested and charged 38-year-old Shikia Kenya Newell in connection with two July 2021 reports of fraud at an apartment complex in Silver Spring, according to a Tuesday press release. She is being held without bond. Newell allegedly posted online advertisements in which she claimed to be either a leasing agent or the property manager […]

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October 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Estudiante Hispano de Quinto Grado Fallece Tras Colapsar en la Escuela Primaria Farmland

William Edilzer Cabrera Lozano, de 11 años, murió después de colapsar en las instalaciones de la escuela primaria Farmland. Santos Mercedes Cabrera Lozano, la madre del niño le dijo a NBC4 que se había estado quejando de dolor en el pecho y la garganta durante casi un mes, pero que no creía que pudiera pagar […]

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October 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Programa Piloto Busca Proporcionar Pagos Directos a 300 Familias por 24 Meses

El programa piloto será inaugurado en 2022 con el propósito de proporcionar pagos directos de aproximadamente $800 por mes a 300 hogares del condado durante 24 meses. El Programa Piloto de Ingresos Garantizados del Condado será una asociación público-privada respaldada por el Ejecutivo del Condado, El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de […]

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October 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

5th Grader Dies After Collapsing at Farmland Elementary School

11-year-old William Edilzer Cabrera Lozano died after collapsing at Farmland Elementary School facilities. Santos Mercedes Cabrera Lozano, the boy’s mother told NBC4 he had been complaining of pain in his chest and throat for nearly a month, but she didn’t think she could afford a hospital visit. The school called 911 immediately. Emergency personnel treated […]

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