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July 21, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Heat Wave Continues in Montgomery County, Heat Advisory Issued

UPDATED Today is going to be another hot one. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Montgomery County, effective from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday. Temperatures are predicted to be in the mid-90’s, and it will feel even hotter. Heat values may reach up to 107 degrees, according to the NWS. […]

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July 17, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Montgomery County Police Crime Summary for June 26 through July 4

Incidents and arrests contained in the latest Montgomery County police crime summary: Rockville: A commercial burglary occurred at the Castle Mini Storage at 12040 Parklawn Drive between about 6 p.m. on June 28 and about 7 a.m. on June 29. Forced entry; nothing was taken. Four thefts from vehicles occurred between about 8 p.m. June […]

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July 14, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Fire Heavily Damages Damascus Home, Destroys Police Cruiser

Fire caused heavy damage to a home in Damascus early Friday morning, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman. The fire also destroyed a Montgomery County police cruiser parked next to the home in the driveway. Explosions could be heard as the fire set off ammunition stored in the cruiser, Battalion Chief Daniel […]

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July 12, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know for July 12 in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, July 12, in Montgomery County: 1. U.S. 29 BRT Meeting: The U.S. 29 North BRT Corridor Advisory Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. Discussion topics will likely include bicycle and pedestrian accommodations; transit signal priority; and […]

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July 11, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Police Ask Help in Identifying Woman Who Used Credit Cards

Montgomery County police are asking the public’s help in identifying a woman in a surveillance video that police say show her using a stolen credit card. About noon June 5, a woman was dining at La Madeleine Country French Café restaurant at 7607 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda when her wallet was stolen from her […]

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July 11, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know for July 11 in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, July 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Visits Again: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to unveil the Watkins Mill Interchange at 1 p.m. 2. Gubernatorial Plans: Speaking of Hogan, he seems to be taking his re-election in stride, unfazed by the comments from a potential challenger, […]

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July 10, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, July 10, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, July 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Visit: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to tour A Wider Circle in Silver Spring today. 2. Berliner Briefing: Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner meets with reporters at 11 a.m. to discuss key issues facing the Council this month. 3. Kentlands Apartments: […]

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July 7, 2017 | Staff Writer

It’s Plan D for WSSC Water Storage Tank in Damascus, Painting Begins this Week

Instead of Damascus High School’s Swarmin’ Hornet mascot, the WSSC water storage tank at 9950 Damascus Boulevard is going to sport a large D in the school’s colors on the tank overlooking the athletic fields. Work to paint the D was scheduled to begin after crews finish painting the word “Damascus” on the side of […]

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July 7, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Countdown to 2018: Board of Elections Prepares for Primary Election (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is counting down to the 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election, which takes place in less than one year on June 26, 2018. From registering voters to ordering supplies to filing candidates paperwork to finding polling places to training election judges, the staff at the Board of Elections is busy. MyMCMedia’s […]

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July 7, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATE: Man Returns Home Safe and Unharmed

Update: Orlando Brown returned home this afternoon safe & unharmed. Silver Alert has been cancelled. TY for Sharing! https://t.co/SQsmPpnZry pic.twitter.com/QSjr32iuZJ — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) July 7, 2017 Montgomery County police officers need your help to find a missing 60-year-old man who was last seen in Damascus July 5. According to a MCPD […]

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