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Five Adults and a Dog Displaced After Germantown House Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 12,200blk of Sesame Seed Ct, off Cinnamon Dr in Germantown at approximately 10:30am on Thursday, July 4 for the report of a house fire. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the kitchen. Five adults...
Councilmember Sayles to Host Series of Community Conversations
The Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles issued the following news release on Tuesday, July 2:. Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles invites East County and Upcounty residents to attend the first two events in her series of Community Conversations next week. The first meeting will take place on Monday, July 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the East County Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd. in Silver Spring. The second meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Rd. in Germantown.
Dozens of teams from across the country to compete in Maryland kickball tournament this weekend
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The variety of viewing possibilities on streaming platforms for sports fans seems never-ending, even for a game some may not have thought of in years. With the Orioles on the road this weekend, sports fans can head to Liberty Sports Park, in Upper Marlboro, for a blast from the past: kickball.
Board approves EBT contract despite protest
A pending challenge of a contract to provide electronic benefits services to nearly 1 million state residents drew a stinging rebuke from Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael J. Lopez during a Wednesday meeting of the Board of Public Works. The post Board approves EBT contract despite protest appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Health advocates warn of fireworks trigger concerns
MARYLAND – Independence Day is just a day away and many people are stocking up on those fireworks. It may be good vibes for some, but that’s not the case for everybody. “All the bright lights, loud booms, if you’re close enough to the fireworks you can even feel some shockwaves,” said CEO Ian Bolland, of Mind Map Wellness.
Tips on how to stay safe near water during holiday weekend
As the long holiday weekend begins, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone about the importance of water safety. Between 7,000 and 9,000 people drown in the United States each year. The Fourth of July weekend is often a busy time for accidents. Last month, police found the...
Asking about household guns should be a 'social norm', says pediatric nurse practitioner
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey found about half of American households that have a gun, there is at least one that is loaded and unlocked. The US Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis and wants safe and secure firearm...
Where to See Fireworks Tonight in Montgomery County
Fireworks displays will be held on July 4, 2024, in Germantown, Poolesville, and Rockville. Details for each event are provided below. Rockville: Independence Day Celebration (1800 Piccard Dr) Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration is held annually at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm. This year the celebration takes place from...
Unlike Maryland, Delaware has made upgraded bridge pier protection a reality
After the 116,851-ton container ship Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing it into the Patapsco River, an alarming fact became widely known: The structures designed to protect it from ship strikes installed half a century ago were no match for the huge vessels plying the waters today.
ABDO-men return for Granville Fourth of July parade tradition
While visiting his brother-in-law in Frederick, Maryland, Greg Dixon was killing time. Dixon and his wife, Megan, accompanied by friends Jeff and Vicki Lammers, milled about in a multifloor antique shop cluttered with dust-covered junk-treasure and antiques. Dixon’s fingers fluttered through a long, skinny box of postcards, one at a...
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