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The Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-vehicle wreck Thursday morning on University Boulevard West at Amherst Avenue, police said in a statement. About 6:54 a.m., Montgomery County police officers from the Wheaton District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the intersection, police said. The preliminary investigation determined that […]

Residents can protect themselves against scams, based on information from the Rockville City Police Department. Phone Call Scam A victim receives a call from someone claiming to be with their local utility company. The caller says that they’re about to cut off your service because of an overdue bill. The caller then tells the victim […]

Here are some picks for arts and entertainment this weekend: Art: Strathmore Mansion’s two exhibits, Colored Pencil Society of America and Blush, are on display from now through August 6. Bethesda’s Gallery B’s July exhibit, Saffron and Tea, features mixed media paintings by Saya Behman. The exhibit continues through August 5. BlackRock Center for the […]

Here are five things to know today, July 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Cream and Sugar? Enjoy some java with the Germantown District commander and other police officers at the Germantown Panera, 19965 Century Blvd. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 2. New Office? “For 3 Sisters,” created to raise awareness and […]

Montgomery County police is accepting applications for the September 2017 Citizen Academy Class, which increases resident awareness of police department functions. The free academy is scheduled to begin Sept. 5, meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The 15-week academy plans a graduation on or about Dec. 19. Participants are required to […]

Here are five things to know today, July 26, in Montgomery County: 1. Bethesda Blast: The next controlled blast for the BRAC-related Crossing Project at the Medical Center Metro Station in Bethesda is currently scheduled to occur between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. There will be a single explosive blast. Alarm horns will sound five […]

Here are five things to know today, July 25, in Montgomery County: 1. Council Confab: The Montgomery County Council meets at 1:30 p.m., and the agenda includes introduction of a new bill to raise the minimum wage to $15. 2. Your Thoughts Wanted: The Montgomery County Parks Department wants to hear your thoughts on its […]

Here are five things to know today, July 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Meet the Media: Council President Roger Berliner meets with reporters at 11:30 a.m. 2. County Agenda: The County Council’s Public Safety and Health and Human Services committee meet at 10:45 a.m. to receive an update on heroin, opioid and Narcan use in […]

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A man told Rockville city police he was struck from behind and robbed, according to the latest city police crime summary. The man was walking down Baltimore Road and Charles Street when he was approached from behind by three other men. The incident occurred between 12:35 a.m. and 1 a.m. July 12, police said. One […]