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March 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Overturned Vehicle in Rockville Closes Portion of Veirs Mill Road (PHOTO)

Montgomery County fire and rescue crews responded to an overturned vehicle at Veirs Mill Road near Dodge Street, east of Rockville Pike, early Tuesday morning. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said one person was extricated from the vehicle and two adults were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the fire department’s […]

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February 23, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 23, in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Public Schools are operating on a two hour delay. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 23, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are expected to release a new interactive, online annual report today. 2. Also, MCPS officials are giving a presentation tonight about how they make weather […]

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February 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Storm Closings and Delays for Feb. 22

We are posting a list of storm closings and delays as we learn of them, below: Reminder: The Montgomery County Animal Adoption Center in Derwood is a County-owned building and is closed to the public today, 2/22. — Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 22, 2015 Montgomery Community Media’s facilities will open at noon today. — […]

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February 19, 2015 | Krista Brick

Gaithersburg Chooses Site for New Police Station

The Gaithersburg City Police Department might have new digs within the next few days. The City Council this week approved the authority to buy the building at 16 Summit Ave, owned by DANAC Corp. just steps away from the department’s home at 14 Fulks Corner Ave. The price tag is $5 million. At 42,000 square […]

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February 19, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 19, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. The Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center has a new name and a new logo. 2. State Delegate Aruna Miller is introducing legislation to limit the use of drones. 3. Local civic groups are hosting a Budgetpoolza event one week from today. 4. […]

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February 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Washington, D.C. Woman Struck and Killed by Vehicle in White Oak

UPDATED A 49-year-old Washington, D.C. woman was struck and killed by a vehicle as she stood near a bus stop in White Oak on Wednesday. According to a police account, police officers and Montgomery County fire rescue crews responded for the report of a pedestrian struck in the 1000 block of Cresthaven Drive in White […]

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February 17, 2015 | Krista Brick

photo of Unique Myesha Carter, missing Germantown teenager

Missing Germantown Teen Returns Home

UPDATED – Unique Myesha Carter has returned home, according to police. ORIGINAL – Police are asking for help finding a missing Germantown teen. Unique Myesha Carter, 14, of the 13000 block of Meander Cove Drive in Germantown, was last known to be at her home  at approximately 2 a.m. Monday morning. Unique is described as […]

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February 16, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Police Urge Residents to Stay Home and Avoid Travel

The snow has begun to fall and Montgomery County Police Officers and Fire and Rescue personnel are now responding to collisions because of the wintry conditions. Police are also urging residents to stay off the roads and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. Police also provided the following safety tips for those who may be driving […]

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February 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 12, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Rockville leaders will hold a work session this evening to discuss the Rockville Pike Plan. 2. The MCPS Board of Education is scheduled to attend a cluster meeting at Seneca Valley High School tonight in Germantown. 3. A ribbon cutting ceremony […]

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February 11, 2015 | Aline Barros

A Big Day For Public Safety in Montgomery County (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County officials kicked off construction for its new Public Safety Training Academy on Feb. 11. The groundbreaking ceremony for the state- of-the-art facility included many county officials, police, and firefighters. “It’s a wonderful opportunity. We ordered this day special for you” said David Dise, director of the of the Department of General Services. According […]

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