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September 1, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

One Resident Dead, 150 Displaced After Flooding at Rockville Apartment Complex

A 19-year-old male died after the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville flooded early Wednesday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. About 150 residents are displaced, Public Information Director Shiera Goff told reporters at the apartment complex Wednesday. One resident is still unaccounted for. Police are waiting to release the name of the deceased. Three […]

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September 1, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

MCPS, Child Protective Services Knew About Sexual Allegations Against Walt Whitman Teacher, Crew Coach

In a detailed letter, to the Whitman Crew Community, the Whitman Crew Boosters Board of Directors acknowledged it knew its coach may have had a sexual relationship in 2018 with a former crew member. They were also aware the relationship allegedly began following her graduation, and that the parent involved had reported it to both […]

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September 1, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Las Condiciones del Tiempo Causan Cancelaciones, Cierres y Retrasos en Montgomery

El condado de Montgomery se encuentra actualmente bajo una alerta de tornado emitida por el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional hasta las 7 p.m. Se espera que las inundaciones repentinas del huracán Ida sean tan graves que las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery cierren temprano el miércoles. Muchas escuelas privadas de la zona han seguido su […]

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September 1, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Wednesday Weather Cancelations, Closures, Delays in Montgomery County

Montgomery County is currently under a tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service until 7 p.m. The pending flash floods from Hurricane Ida are expected to be so severe that Montgomery County Public Schools closed early on Wednesday. Many private schools in the area have followed suit. Montgomery College also announced it is closing […]

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September 1, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Montgomery County Under a Tornado Watch Wednesday

Montgomery County is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service advises residents to be alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and to take shelter if a warning is issued. The NWS issues a watch when weather conditions may produce a severe, life-threatening weather event. A Tornado Watch has been issued […]

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September 1, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Board of Elections Seeks Comments on Early Voting Centers for 2022

Anyone wishing to share their thoughts or concerns about early voting centers for the 2022 election can submit their comments to the Montgomery County Board of Elections between now and Oct. 15. The board reviews early voting centers every two years and then submits recommendations to the state Board of Elections. Comments also can be […]

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September 1, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

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MCPS Dismisses Early Wednesday Due to Pending Severe Weather

Montgomery County Public Schools announced all of its schools and the virtual academy will dismiss early Wednesday because of pending severe weather conditions. MCPS released a notice to families that said: Significant amounts of rainfall with the potential for dangerous flash flooding are expected as part of the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Students will be […]

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September 1, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

By Day 3, MCPS Has Sent at Least 14 Positive COVID-19 Test Letters Home

By Wednesday, the third day of school for Montgomery County Public School students, at least 14 letters already have gone out to families stating there was at least one positive case of COVID-19 at their school. The community notification letters detail when the person was on school property, when that person received a positive test […]

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September 1, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 1, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. National Preparedness Month: September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Tomorrow begins National Preparedness Month! Follow us for daily emergency preparedness tips. Use #MoCoPrepares to share […]

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August 31, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders Stress Commitment to Fighting Opioid Epidemic on Overdose Awareness Day

Tuesday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, 108 county residents died from opioid drug overdose. Last week, S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) partnered with Montgomery County to host an event to commemorate lives lost to overdose, reduce the stigma around drug-related deaths and inform residents about the county’s progress in battling the opioid epidemic. […]

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