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October 14, 2013 | Sonya Burke

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Street Beat: Road Closure

This just in: Montgomery County police report that Glen Road is closed at South Glen Road (Potomac) for wires down across the road and repairs are needed. Montgomery County police report that reopening the road may take take at least 1.5 hours. TRAFFIC UPDATE: Downed wires – Glen Rd. is closed at S. Glen Rd. […]

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September 21, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

Potomac After Hours and More…

POTOMAC AFTER HOURS A fun packed evening each month filled with Live Bands by School House Rock, music dancing, sports and more. A special program for 6th-8th graders October 4, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 1, and March 7 Annual membership fee: $25.00 Course #366754 Guest Fee: $5.00 at the door Call 240-777-6957 […]

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September 6, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Street Beat: Bridge Delays

Motorists on US 340 should be perpared for possible delays at the bridge over the Potomac River at the Maryland/Virginia state line on September 10, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., due to a routine bridge inspection. A flagging operation will be in place during those hours. Maryland State Highway Adminstration (SHA) inspectors will be […]

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September 3, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Man Missing in Potomac

Montgomery County fire rescue units will resume searching for a 24-year-old man who disappeared in the Potomac River not far from Angler’s Inn near the overlook at around 8 p.m. on Sept. 2. According to Assistant Chief Scott Graham, the man was on the Virginia side with friends when he began to struggle and went […]

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August 7, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Camp in August!

The following are available now for registration: Dramatic Kids for Ages 6-11 #347182 August 12-16 at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm $275. Kids will learn about theater and fine arts as they participate in storytelling, character development, costume design and other educational topics. Horseback Riding Camp for Ages […]

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July 14, 2013 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Burglary and Robbery in Bethesda

Montgomery County police are investigating a late-night burglary and robbery that occurred around 11:30 p.m. at the 7100 block of Natelli Woods Lane on July 13 in Bethesda. Police said the residents of the home were awakened to find two male suspects in the house. According to a police account: the suspects confronted the victims, […]

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June 30, 2013 | Sonya Burke

River Rescue

UPDATED According to MCPD, on July 1 at approximately 2:25 p.m., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue recovered the body of 21 year old Vincent Crapps from the water. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Montgomery County Police search and rescue officers were on scene during the recovery efforts. Montgomery County Police detectives are […]

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June 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Ax in Potomac

UPDATED Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that took place at 1:50 p.m. on June 2 at a shopping center parking lot in Potomac. According to police, the driver of a 2009 Acura MDX was driving through the parking lot of the Giant Food store located at 7919 Tuckerman Lane. Police said […]

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May 16, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

photo Peter Jose Selikowitz

Meet the Director

On May 17, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. at Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD20854 The entire community is invited to an evening of International Dance and Cuisine and to meet and welcome Potomac Community Recreation Center Director Peter José Selikowitz. Dance performances by local groups representing China, Greece, Russia, India, Latin America […]

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May 7, 2013 | Staff Writer

Attempted ATM Theft in Potomac (Photos & Video)

Montgomery County police are investigating an attempted theft at an ATM in Potomac. According to police, at approximately 1:57 a.m. on May 7, police received a call from bank security personnel for an in-progress theft of an ATM at a Bank of America. Security personnel, via surveillance cameras, were remotely watching the Bank of America […]

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