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May 31, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montgomery County

UPDATED: The National Weather Service has updated the severe thunderstorm warning to include Aspen Hill and Olney through 6:30 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Aspen Hill MD, Odenton MD, Olney MD until 6:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/K7bEhaLISi — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 31, 2017 The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts […]

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May 25, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Gaithersburg Police Investigating Burglaries, Strong-Arm Robberies

A residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of Park Avenue. Sometime between April 14 to May 17, someone entered the home and removed property. The investigation is ongoing. A commercial burglary was reported in the 500 block of South Frederick Avenue. Someone entered a shed and removed property. The investigation is ongoing. A […]

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May 11, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Rockville City Police Crime Summary for the Week Ending May 7

Arrests On May 2, between 12:16 a.m. and 12:25 a.m., a 26-year-old man was arrested for trespassing, after an incident that occurred in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike. On May 2, at 1:42 a.m., an 18-year-old woman was arrested for violating an ex-parte/protection order, after an incident that occurred in the unit block of […]

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May 10, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Quince Orchard High Remembers Classmate

Quince Orchard High School, who lost a student to cancer over the weekend, has turned hallways at the school into chalk memorials to the boy. Austin Cohen, who would have turned 17 Tuesday, died of bone cancer. He had wanted to play for the Quince Orchard football team. Instead, the team made him a part […]

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May 4, 2017 | Staff Writer

Thief Swipes Cash Register from Rockville Business

A thief took a cash register from a business on the 400 block of Lincoln Street, according to the latest Rockville police crime summary. The complainant said an employee had stepped out for a moment, and during that time someone entered through a front door of the business and took the cash register, the summary says. […]

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May 1, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

A Homeless Woman’s Death Becomes ‘Call to Action’

Before the mental illness took over, Kathleen Garlington was a professional pianist. But as she became more paranoid, she lived on the streets, often in Kentlands. “She was an incredibly intelligent woman,” said Sherry Moitoza, director of social concerns at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish in Gaithersburg. “When you’d have a conversation with her, […]

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May 1, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Katz Says He Will Seek a Second Term on the County Council

Although he is not making a formal announcement yet, Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz confirms he will seek a second term on the Montgomery County Council. Katz, the former Mayor of Gaithersburg, is serving his first term in the District 3 seat, representing about 200,000 people in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Washington Grove and Leisure World, as […]

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April 27, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Gaithersburg Reports 2 Armed Robberies, 2 Strong-Arm Robberies So Far in April

A strong-arm robbery was reported at 11:47 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in the 100 block of East Diamond Avenue. The victim and known suspects were involved in a physical altercation, resulting in known suspects obtaining property. The investigation is ongoing. A strong-arm robbery was reported at 1:13 a.m. Saturday, April 22, in the 100 block […]

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April 20, 2017 | Staff Writer

Day in the Life of Montgomery County 2017 Live Blog (VIDEO)

You can see all the #DITL photos, here. This is your source for the latest information about the 5th annual, “Day in the Life of Montgomery County,” an event which takes place for 24 hours on April 20th. Please like our @DITLMoCo Facebook and @DITL Instagram pages to view photos. Share your #ditl photos on […]

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March 15, 2017 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Montgomery County

Hold onto your hat! The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Montgomery County, effective from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. today. According to the advisory, the highest wind gusts are expected late this morning into the afternoon. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines. Scattered power outages may also […]

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