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November 8, 2021 | Michelle Queen

What’s Open, What’s Closed on Veterans Day in Montgomery County

Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day: County offices – Closed. Public Libraries – Closed. County-operated COVID-19 vaccination and testing centers – open regular hours. County liquor stores – All stores open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Ride On and Ride On extRa – will […]

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October 29, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

‘I Forgive Him’: Victim of Road Rage Shooting Speaks Out

Elimar DePaula said during a virtual interview that being shot “made me stronger, but I wouldn’t wish it on anybody, and I would take it back in a heartbeat if I could.” DePaula was shot in Germantown on Aug. 8, 2019, during a “road rage” incident, by D’Andre Wall, nephew of former Washington Wizards’ star John […]

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October 29, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 29, In Montgomery County

Today is Friday, Oct. 29 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Food Distribution Events:  There are three food distribution events today for anyone in need. From 9 to 10:30 a.m. you can stop by Upcounty Hub Drive-thru Distribution at Mother Seton Parish in Germantown. The Interfaith Works Food Distribution in […]

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October 28, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Jury Finds D’Andre Wall Guilty of Attempted Murder in Road Rage Shooting

A Montgomery County jury found D’Andre Wall guilty of attempted second-degree murder in a road rage incident that left Elimar DePaula with a completely severed spinal cord and paralyzed. Wall, 30, will be sentenced Jan. 10. The nephew of former Washington Wizards’ star John Wall faces a maximum of 40 years in prison on the […]

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October 22, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Seneca Valley Realiza una Reunión Virtual para Tranquilizar a las Familias y Pedirles Ayuda

A raíz de las peleas durante un partido de fútbol recientemente, y dos eventos que obligó a los estudiantes y personal a refugiarse  de emergencia en la escuela Seneca Valley High en Germantown, el director Marc Cohen sostuvo una reunión informativa de una hora, que en su mayoría incluyó respuestas a preguntas de padres preocupados. […]

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October 22, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Seneca Valley Holds Virtual Meeting to Reassure Families, Ask for Their Help

In light of fights during a recent football game and two recent shelter in place events at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, Principal Marc Cohen held a one-hour informational meeting that mostly included answers to questions from concerned parents. Speakers at the virtual meeting included Seneca Valley administrators, two representatives from Montgomery County Police […]

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October 22, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 22, In Montgomery County

Today is Friday, Oct. 22 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Small Business Town Hall:  The series of biweekly town halls to keep businesses informed continues today from noon-1 p.m. Judy Costello, a special projects manager for the County Executive will be joined by Kelly Groff, Cory Van Horn, both […]

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October 21, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 21, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Oct. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Planning Board Meets: Montgomery Planning Board meets at 9 a.m. Agenda items include the FY23 operating budget for parks, the Wheaton Downtown Study, the 2021 Biennial Monitoring Report for the White Flint Sector Plan area, and more. The public can […]

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October 20, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Road Rage Shooting Trial for Nephew of Former Wizards’ Star Wall Could Go to Jury This Week

The trial for D’Andre Wall, who is charged with shooting a woman in the back during a road rage incident, could go to the jury as early as Friday. Wall, who is the nephew of former Washington Wizards’ star John Wall who now plays for the Houston Rockets, could be sentenced to life in prison […]

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October 20, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 20, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly County Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard and other county officials will hold their media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Residents can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD), County Cable […]

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