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April 19, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

83-Year-Old Potomac Woman Struck By Car Dies

Police say an 83-year-old woman died Wednesday — a little less than a week after she was struck by a vehicle in Rockville. The woman has been identified by police as Huo K Li of Potomac. The incident occurred on Thursday, April 11, according to police. Police say that at 2:24 p.m., Rockville police officers […]

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April 17, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Vape Pen Confiscated at Cabin John Middle School

A vape pen was confiscated at Cabin John Middle School in Potomac on Tuesday, according to police and officials with Montgomery County Public Schools. Cabin John Middle School is about a mile away from Churchill High School, where a student was hospitalized Tuesday for a medical emergency after ingesting “THC through a vaping device.” Gboyinde […]

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April 16, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Churchill Student Hospitalized After Vaping THC

A student at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac was hospitalized Tuesday after ingesting “THC through a vaping device,” according to a letter emailed home from Principal Brandice Heckert. The National Institute of Drug Abuse says that “[t]he main psychoactive (mind-altering) chemical in marijuana, responsible for most of the intoxicating effects that people seek, is […]

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April 11, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Community Members Divided Over Montgomery School Boundary Analysis

More than 100 Community Members Offer Feedback on School Boundaries at Kennedy High School Montgomery County Public Schools’ second boundary assessment community conversation at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring brought out students activists, parents, and teachers. Derek Turner, a spokesperson for MCPS, estimates that between 65 to 70 people attended the first […]

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April 10, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Glenstone: ‘A Place You Will Like to Visit’

Glenstone Experience Starts with the Reveal Walk Glenstone Museum is located on more than 230 acres in picturesque Potomac and has over 1,300 works of modern art. Mitch and Emily Rales envisioned a mixture of modern art, architecture and landscape to provide visitors with a unique experience when they decided to create the museum. Guide […]

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March 28, 2019 | Michelle Queen

CE Marc Elrich Seeks Public’s Input on Police Chief Qualities

Montgomery County Launches Online Survey as Search for New Police Chief Begins After serving 15 years, Tom Manger is retiring from his job as Chief of Police for Montgomery County. County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking input from residents on the search for Manger’s replacement.  To this end, residents may provide comments through an online […]

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March 26, 2019 | Staff Writer

Maggie Rose Sings Live on NBC’s Today Show

Singer-songwriter Maggie Rose, from Potomac, made her national TV debut singling, “It’s You” live on NBC’s Today this morning. If you missed it, check it out:

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March 25, 2019 | Staff Writer

Potomac’s Maggie Rose to Perform on the Today Show Tuesday

Singer Maggie Rose, a Potomac, Md native now living in Nashville, will perform on NBC’s Today Show on Tuesday in the 9 a.m. hour. Rose is in the midst of a national tour that brought her to Washington DC and Baltimore this month. On three dates of the tour, Rose warmed up for and sang […]

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March 22, 2019 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Portions of Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning from now until 4:15 p.m. for portions of Montgomery County, including Germantown, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Olney, and Poolesville. Winds may gust up to 60 mph and will cause trees and large branches to fall. Roads may become blocked by downed trees. Power outages may […]

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March 22, 2019 | Michelle Queen

White’s Ferry and Some Roads Closed Due to Flooding

With the heavy rain that fell Thursday, Fire and Rescue Services reports some roads are closed due to high water. White’s Ferry at is closed today because of flooding on the Potomac River. The high level of water in the Potomac River will continue into Saturday. Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive, River Road, […]

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