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November 6, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Things to Know for Nov. 6 in Montgomery County

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 6, in Montgomery County: 1. Booming in Bethesda: Weather permitting, single controlled blasts are planned to occur between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for the Md. 355/Rockville Pike Crossing Project near NSAB/Walter Reed, NIH and the Medical Center Metro Station in Bethesda. A warning siren will sound approximately five […]

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November 4, 2017 | Staff Writer

Damascus Remains Undefeated with 49-7 Win Over Wootton (PHOTOS)

The Wootton Patriots travelled to Damascus to meet the undefeated Damascus Swarmin Hornets for Friday night football under the lights. Wootton scored first with a touchdown pass from quarterback Grant Saylor to Elijah Trent with 7:40 left in the first quarter, making the score 7-0, Wootton. By the end of the first quarter, Damascus scored […]

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November 3, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Nov. 3 in Montgomery County

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Rockville Town Square Celebrating 10 Years : Join organizers for a night of celebrating from 6 to 9 p.m. 2. Tuskegee Airmen: Meet a member of the East Coast Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen of WWII today at the Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Road in […]

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November 2, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know for Nov. 2 in Montgomery County

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. Mental Health Clinic for Veterans: The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic opens at Easterseals at 10:30 a.m. 2. Transportation Plans: State officials bring the Hogan administration’s road and transit plans to Montgomery County with a session in the Third Floor Council Hearing […]

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November 1, 2017 | Michelle Queen

9 Of the Top Places to Buy a Home in Maryland Are in Montgomery County

The Town of Chevy Chase has been named the best suburb to  buy a house in Maryland in 2017 by Niche, an online site that provides rankings, report cards, and reviews of cities, colleges, neighborhoods, and K-12 schools. Nine of the top 25 Maryland suburbs to buy a house are located in Montgomery County. They […]

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November 1, 2017 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for Nov. 1 in Montgomery County

Here’s five things to know today, Nov. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Road Safety: County Executive Leggett will announce the county’s two-year action plan to eliminate traffic deaths at a briefing at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. 2. Takoma Park Election: Early voting starts today at the Takoma Park Community Center from 2 to 8 p.m. […]

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October 26, 2017 | Michelle Queen

Halloween Happenings Around Town

Halloween is less than a week away and there are numerous events happening all over the county. Whether you’re looking to participate in a murder mystery or a fun costume party for the kids, there’s something for everyone. Check out a list of events, below. Oct. 26th Field of Screams. Oct. 27th  Halloween A Holiday […]

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October 13, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Boyfriend Indicted for Pregnant Teacher’s Death (VIDEO)

Tyler Tessier was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday for the death of Laura Wallen. Wallen, 31, was a teacher at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia.  Her family reported her missing and held a news conference at the Montgomery County Police Department’s headquarters in Gaithersburg. She was found dead just days later in a […]

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October 12, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know Oct. 12 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 12, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Special Populations: The Board of Education Committee on Special Populations meets at 10 a.m. The meeting will be live online and on MCPS TV (Comcast Channel 34 and Verizon 36). Here’s the agenda. Working closely with the superintendent, the committee may provide initial […]

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October 11, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know Oct. 11 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 11, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1.Crime Prevention Basics: The Montgomery County Police Third District will host a training seminar to discuss current crime trends and best practices on preventing crime at the Third Police Precinct, 1002 Milestone Drive in Silver Spring. Seminar begins at 7 p.m. 2. Open […]

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