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August 2, 2021 | Staff Writer

Police Continue Search For Leads in Homicide of Germantown Teen Athlete; Mother of Victim Speaks Out

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) continues to investigate the homicide of 18-year-old Tray Dawkins of Germantown – the teen was fatally shot back in April of  2019. More than two years later, the Northwest High School graduate’s mother and detectives continue to ask anyone with information to come forward. “His passion was football…he also […]

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August 2, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Police: Woman, 26, Admitted to Killing 92-Year-Old Roommate in Kensington 

A woman has been arrested and charged with killing her roommate in Kensington, Montgomery County Police (MCPD) wrote in a release. Julia Birch, 26, admitted to killing 92-year-old Nancy Ann Frankel, police said. MCPD said that around 8:20 a.m. July 28, officers and fire/rescue personnel responded to a home on Spruell Drive in Kensington for […]

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August 2, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases and Community Transmission Rate on the Rise

Montgomery County has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases since early July and may reinstate the indoor mask mandate. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Montgomery County leads the state with nearly 80% of its population vaccinated with at least 1 dose. While other areas of the country with fewer vaccinated […]

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August 2, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Hombre del Condado de Prince George es Acusado de Tiroteo Mortal en White Oak

  La policía del condado de Montgomery (MCPD, por sus siglas en inglés) acusó a un hombre del condado de Prince George de un tiroteo el 2 de julio en White Oak donde falleció Patrick Davion Gafford, de 25 años, quien, según la policía, se reunió con el sospechoso para cometer un robo. David Johnell […]

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August 2, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Potomac Boy Scout Gives Back to Veterans

Potomac Boy Scout Joel Berinstein gathered a group of fellow scouts and volunteers to put together 304 care packages for veterans staying in VA Hospitals. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, combs, tissues, toothpaste, lotion and deodorant can be found inside the boxes. For veterans with a longer stay, the gifts include activity and puzzle booklets. Each […]

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August 2, 2021 | Michael Hernández

La Ciudad de Gaithersburg Restablece el uso de Cubiertas Faciales en Espacios Cerrados

Seis semanas después de que la ciudad de Gaithersburg reabriera sus instalaciones y comunicará que las cubiertas faciales serían opcionales, la administradora de la ciudad, Tanisha Briley, anunció el lunes que se requerirán nuevamente las mascarillas y el distanciamiento físico en todas las instalaciones de la ciudad. Según un comunicado de prensa, el nuevo mandato […]

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August 2, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

PG County Man Charged with Fatal Shooting in White Oak 

Montgomery County Police (MCPD) charged a Prince George’s County man with a July 2 shooting in White Oak that killed 25-year-old Patrick Davion Gafford, who police said met with the suspect to commit a robbery. David Johnell Eggleston Jr., 25, of Oxon Hill, is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery and use […]

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August 2, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Funcionarios del Condado Participarán en ‘National Night Out’

Impulsados por un año de protestas contra los tiroteos policiales y estudios sobre maneras de cambiar la forma en la que los policías hacen su trabajo en el condado, el martes como parte de National Night Out, el jefe de policía Marcus Jones, el sheriff Darren Popkin y el fiscal del estado del condado de […]

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August 2, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Local All-Stars Advance to Little League World Series Regional Tournament

The  MoCoLoco 12U All-Stars won the state championship July 23, earning a spot in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Little League World Series regional tournament. They defeated Berlin Little League convincingly 11-3. The team will pack their bags and head to Bristol, Connecticut for the playoffs August 8-14. The road to Bristol wasn’t smooth.  MoCoLoco […]

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August 2, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Rockville Catholic School Changes Hairstyle Rules

Cassandra Forrester anticipates sending her two children to St. Jude Regional Catholic School in Rockville, but she also has concerns about their hairstyle policy. Here’s what it said when she read the school’s Student/ Parent Handbook: “hair should be neat and clean” and “any forms of braids, cornrows, twists, or dreadlocks are prohibited.” Forrester says […]

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