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April 21, 2021 | Grace Kpetemey

County Announces Construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda

The construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda will close two lanes on Montgomery Avenue between Wisconsin Avenue and Waverly Street during mid-summer. It will occur near the future building located at 7373 Wisconsin Ave.  According to officials, the lanes will remain temporarily closed overnight from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays. In an […]

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July 10, 2020 | Emma Shuster

All Aboard: Wheaton and Cabin John Trains Reopen With New Hours and Safety Procedures

The Wheaton Regional Train and Cabin John Train have reopened with new hours and safety precautions in lieu of COVID-19. Both trains will now operate Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCd2tkYBxPD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Both parks are committed to the safety and well-being of others. As a result, all customers must practice the following […]

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November 15, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Public Schools Close Thursday After Initially Announcing a Two Hour Delay

Montgomery County Public Schools will now close Thursday, Nov. 15 because of emergency weather conditions. Previously at 5 a.m. Thursday morning, the school system announced a two-hour. But based on an updated forecast with worsening weather conditions, the schools announced they will be closed, Thursday, Nov. 15. All school and community activities in school buildings are also canceled. […]

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November 15, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Public Schools to Open Two Hours Late Thursday

Update at 7 a.m.:  Montgomery County Public Schools will remain on a two hour delayed schedule. UPDATE (6:50 a.m.): Montgomery County Public Schools will remain on a two-hour delay today (11/15/2018) due to emergency weather conditions. More information at https://t.co/SRr7P29vpa — MCPS (@MCPS) November 15, 2018 Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late […]

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March 21, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Public Schools to Open Two Hours Late on Thursday, March 22

Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, March 22 because of emergency weather conditions. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start, other morning half-day programs and field trips are canceled. Other activities and programs that begin at 10:50 a.m. or earlier are […]

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June 16, 2017 | Staff Writer

Thursday Night Summer Concerts at Glen Echo Park (PHOTOS)

Music is in the air every Thursday evening at Glen Echo Park from now through September 7th. This annual summer concert series features a different group each week and takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. The Bumper Car Pavilion is a covered, open-air pavilion. Concerts are held rain or shine. Bench […]

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April 28, 2017 | Staff Writer

Police Say a 14-Year-Old Girl Was Stabbed Near a Bus Stop in Silver Spring

A 14-year-old girl was stabbed near a public bus stop in Silver Spring on Thursday afternoon, police said, and the suspect is a 14-year-old boy. According to a report by the Montgomery County police, officers responded around 3:15 p.m. in the area of East Franklin Avenue and University Boulevard where they found a 14-year-old girl […]

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April 15, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Locate Missing Wheaton Woman (PHOTO)

UPDATED 4.16.17 Montgomery County police officers have safely located Sandra Diaz. Update: Sandra Yaritza Diaz has been located safe and unharmed. TY for sharing!https://t.co/NQszmp6pcZ pic.twitter.com/7qH2nZV5gj — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) April 15, 2017 ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County police officers are asking for your help to find a missing Wheaton woman. According to police, 25-year-old Sandra […]

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March 8, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Homeowner Died from Smoke Inhalation from March 2 Fire (PHOTOS)

Larry Joseph Pagliai, 71, whose Willow Lane home in Rockville was destroyed by fire March 2, died from smoke inhalation, according to an autopsy completed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Montgomery County police say. The manner of death was ruled as accidental, police said. Pagliai could not be accounted for during the fire, […]

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March 3, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Reveal Homeowner of Rockville Home Destroyed by Fire (PHOTOS)

UPDATE: Montgomery County police say the homeowner is Larry Joseph Pagliai, 71, who cannot be accounted for. The body has been taken to Baltimore where the Office of Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the victim’s identity and the manner and cause of death, police said. Police ask anyone with information to […]

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