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Nearly 600 families in Montgomery Co. will receive up to $400 a month through 'MC Groceries'
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County and Instacart partnered together to create an innovative program aimed at increasing food security across the county. The program is called "MC Groceries" and it will provide 600 families with a monthly stipend to use on Instacart Health Fresh Funds. “The program demonstrates...
Tree falls on Montgomery County home, causes significant damage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There is a major cleanup taking place in parts of Montgomery County after Thursday’s storm system brought gigantic hail, heavy wind and rain. A massive tree branch fell in front of the historic Edward U. Taylor school, and there was a similar situation down the road, where parts […]
Fairfax County prepares to shut down largest homeless encampment
Fairfax County is preparing to clear out one of its largest homeless encampments in a wooded area near the Inova Emergency Room in Reston. The homeless encampment, informally known as “The Hill,” has occupied the area for almost a decade and, in March, was a shelter for around 50 individuals, according to the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. As of Aug. 27, 13 tents and 17 people lived at the encampment; many former residents now utilize a county-run shelter.
Frederick businesses recovering from storm damage
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — As businesses around Frederick are getting ready for Labor Day weekend, some are dealing with the aftermath of severe weather that hit the area Thursday evening. Jessica Jordan had to close her store after it started flooding. “I’ve been kind of numb,” Jordan said. “I can’t believe that, because […]
County Judge Arrested For Public Intoxication In Virginia, Police Say
A local judge was arrested for public intoxication in northern Virginia, authorities said.Charles F. Koehler Jr. a sitting judge in Loudoun County, was found walking down the Leesburg Bypass near South King Street in Leesburg by responding officers around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, local pol…
Maryland Attorney General: Former dentist to spend 18 months in prison after violating probation terms
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — A former Potomac dentist will spend 18 months in jail after violating probation terms. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office said Friday that 57-year-old Seyed Hamid Tofigh pleaded guilty to defrauding a state health plan and practicing dentistry without a license on Feb. 6. Brown said that Tofigh was charged […]
Severe thunderstorm warning, watch issued for parts of Montgomery County
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued until 6 p.m. for parts of Montgomery County, including Germantown, North Potomac and Damascus, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A severe thunderstorm watch also has been issued for parts of northwestern Montgomery County until 11 p.m., according to the NWS. A...
Construction of 244-Unit Apartment Building Now Complete
Fairfield has announced the completion of the final construction phase of 333 Ellington Apartments inside the Downtown Crown planned community development. Located in the heart of the master plan at 333 Ellington Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD, this brand-new multifamily community adds 244 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including 27 affordable homes.
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
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