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September 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Líderes Dicen que el Plan de Acción Climática del Condado Abordará las Inundaciones

El condado de Montgomery abordará el manejo de inundaciones y aguas pluviales como parte de su Plan de Acción Climática, dijeron los líderes durante una reunión virtual del concejo del condado, el martes. El concejal Evan Glass señaló que un joven perdió la vida a principios de este mes debido a las inundaciones. Melkin Daniel […]

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September 23, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding, Road Closures; Driver Rescued in High Water

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Montgomery County and surrounding jurisdictions on Thursday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials say heavy rainfall has caused flooding in some areas. There are also reports of downed trees and wires. Residents are encouraged to use caution when driving on the roadways. […]

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September 23, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Speeding Driver Charged with Weapons, Drug Offenses in Aspen Hill

Jeison Romero-Reyes, 20, of Laurel, was arrested and charged with weapons and drug offenses after being stopped for speeding in Aspen Hill. Montgomery County Police Department, 4th District Community Action Team, conducted a high visibility traffic enforcement operation Sept. 15 due to complaints about speeding in the area by Aspen Hill residents. During the operation, […]

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September 23, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 23, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Sept. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weather Alert: National Weather Service officials say rainfall will continue this morning in Montgomery County. Be aware of possible flooded roadways. Showers & isolated storms continue this morning as a cold front inches across the area. Heavy rain will […]

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September 22, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

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Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Deadline Looms; $7 Million Available For Eligible Residents

As the Maryland Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program Oct. 1 deadline looms, eligible residents are encouraged to apply. Those who qualify will get more than $1,000 each, according to local and state leaders. “We had gone ahead and passed legislation that was signed into law – that would return specifically to Montgomery County residents more […]

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September 22, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders Say County’s Climate Action Plan Will Address Flooding

Montgomery County will address flooding and stormwater management as part of its Climate Action Plan, leaders said during a virtual county council meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Evan Glass noted a young man died early this month due to flooding. 19-year-old Melkin Daniel Parada Cedillo died at the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville. About 150 people were […]

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September 22, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Concejo Emite una Declaración en Respuesta al Maltrato a los Migrantes Haitianos en la Frontera

El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery emitió una declaración en respuesta al maltrato a los migrantes haitianos en la frontera de Estados Unidos. Tras las imágenes que muestran a agentes de la patrulla fronteriza a caballo acosando con látigo a migrantes haitianos que intentan cruzar el Río Grande en Texas, el Concejo declaró: “Quedamos consternados […]

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September 22, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

En el Debate de Candidatos a Gobernador se Trató el Tema de Derechos de los Inquilinos

Los candidatos demócratas a gobernador de Maryland discutieron los derechos de los inquilinos, la necesidad de que los inquilinos tengan representación legal, viviendas asequibles y la crisis de desalojo, durante un debate de dos horas presentado por la Alianza de inquilinos del condado de Montgomery en asociación con Montgomery Community Media. El debate se llevó […]

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September 22, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Elrich: ‘COVID Cases Have Continued To Increase Among Students’

The latest data shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases among youth. “Public schools are now in for live sessions five days a week, in-person instruction. COVID cases have continued to increase among students who now account for nearly 30% of all cases reported state-wide,” said Elrich during his weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday. Along with […]

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September 22, 2021 | Ceoli Jacoby

Police Request Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Silver Spring Fraud Cases

Detectives are investigating two reports of fraud at an apartment building in the 1900 block of East West Highway, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Department of Police. Investigators expressed concern that there may be additional victims. They are requesting the public’s help in identifying an unknown female suspect. The first incident, […]

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