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August 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

SHA Announces Overnight Road Closures on I-270 in Clarksburg

Commuters on I-270 in northern Montgomery County may want to factor in some extra time this week. That’s because the MD 121 Bridge over I-270 is being widened by one lane in each direction as part of the road work for the Clarksburg Premium Outlets. During construction this week, crews will need to close lanes […]

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June 13, 2016 | Staff Writer

Water Main Break Closes Roads in Takoma Park

UPDATED 6.13.16  10 p.m. Water service has been restored to customers on Boston Avenue, according to WSSC. UPDATE: Customers on Boston Ave. are back in service. Thank you for your continued patience! #WSSC @TakomaParkMD — WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) June 13, 2016 UPDATED Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews are working to repair an 8-inch […]

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January 31, 2016 | Staff Writer

Water Main Break Repairs Complete at University Boulevard in Silver Spring (PHOTOS)

UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews completed repairs to a 12-inch water main at 701 East University Boulevard in Silver Spring earlier this afternoon. At this time, only one eastbound lane of University Boulevard is open. Crews continue to repave the roadway, but commuters should be prepared for delays. UPDATED Washington Suburban […]

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October 22, 2015 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Columbia Pike in White Oak

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursday along Columbia Pike (U.S. Route 29) south of New Hampshire Avenue in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian, identified as 18-year-old Michelle Sena Hoyah of […]

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June 16, 2015 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: Child Killed in Gaithersburg Crash at Fields Road and I-370

UPDATED, June 17, 6:30 p.m. – Police have identified the driver of the car and the boy killed in a crash in Gaithersburg Tuesday morning. The driver of the 2003 Toyota Corolla is being identified as Narges Shafeirad, 33. She remains hospitalized in serious condition, police said. The boy who died was her son, 5-year-old Daniel Dana, […]

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April 14, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Water Main Break in Bethesda

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews repaired a water main break in Bethesda late Tuesday afternoon. According to WSSC officials, the break occurred in a 16-inch pipe on Bradley Boulevard and 25 customers were impacted. Officials noted the pipe was 52-years-old. Bradley Boulevard was closed between Kentsdale Drive and Seven Locks Road because of the […]

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January 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Water Main Break in Bethesda (PHOTOS)

UPDATED Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews remain on the scene of a water main break in Bethesda at River Road and Wilson Lane. According to WSSC officials, the broken water main line is 62-years-old and repairs are expected to be complete later this evening. Earlier this morning, there were road closures in the area […]

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December 22, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Two Alarm House Fire Causes $800,000 in Damage (Audio)

Over 75 firefighters responded to a two-alarm house fire that displaced a family at 2225 Kingshouse Road in Burtonsville early today. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the massive blaze ignited overnight and originated in the basement. He said occupants were alerted to the fire by a smoke alarm. A firefighter was injured […]

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September 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Downed Tree Causes Power Outage Overnight Along MacArthur Boulevard (PHOTOS)

A downed tree brought down some wires near 10631 MacArthur Boulevard last night. Pepco Spokesperson Sean Kelly said the power outage was reported to Pepco around 10 p.m. on September 1. He said 496 customers were without power during the outage. Power was restored around 7:15 a.m. today, according to Kelly. Commuters may have encountered […]

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May 28, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Wheaton Police District 4 Station Evacuated

UPDATED Montgomery County’s fire and rescue hazardous materials unit was dispatched to the Wheaton 4th District Police Station at 2300 Randolph Road shortly before 5 p.m. on May 28 after a suspicious envelope was received there with an unidentified white powder in it. Montgomery County Police Spokesperson Blanca Kling said the station was evacuated during […]

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