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Visitors Advised to Use Caution After Signs of Microcystin Are Reported at Local Lakes
Montgomery Parks urges patrons to use caution when recreating on or near Lake Needwood and Lake Frank located within Rock Creek Regional Park due to potential risks associated with high levels of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Water samples from both lakes are currently being evaluated by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to determine if levels are harmful. Visual indicators including discolored water and algal mats have been observed in portions of both lakes. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous levels of toxic microcystin.
‘It’s definitely a letdown’: Repeat thefts cause another CVS in DC to close
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Another CVS in Washington, D.C. is officially closed and a representative with the company has a theory why: repeat thieves. It’s unclear if thefts contributed to the closure of the shop on Kennedy Street NW, which has been slated to close for more than a month and officially shut its […]
1 hurt after fire breaks out in storage room of Bethesda apartment
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Officials said a fire broke out in the storage room of an apartment in Bethesda Thursday evening. The fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Triangle Towers, located at 4853 Cordell Ave. Near Woodmont Avenue. The fire was contained in the storage room, which housed some contents. […]
Fairfax County refused multiple ICE detainers linked to man who is now a murder suspect
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — ICE confirms to 7News that one of the men that the Fairfax County Police Department arrested in connection to a murder in Oakton, Virginia last weekend is a Honduran in the U.S. illegally. This isn’t the first time he was arrested in Fairfax County....
DMV Empanadas Opens Next Week
DMV Empanadas at 560 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center has announced it will hold its soft opening on Monday, July 29. DMV Empanadas was previously located at 113 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. The restaurant features over 25 flavors of empanadas, including bacon & cheese, cheeseburger, and Old Bay shrimp. According to an Instagram post, the restaurant will also servce Chicken Milanese, and Broaster Chicken, and Lomo Saltado.
Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Names Football Coaching Legend Bob Milloy as New Chair, Sets Future Goals and Seeks Nominations for Next Class of Inductees
Montgomery County will be well-represented in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, which begin later this week, with a team that includes swimmer Katie Ledecky in her fourth Olympics and freestyle wrestler Helen Maroulis in her third. They continue to grow the spirit of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame, which is also looking ahead to a big future.
Former Germantown Olympian battling dementia looks back on 1964 Olympics
After all these years, Marilyn White still can’t believe everything she’s accomplished. In 1964, White won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 100 meter relay. She also tied for second and third in the women’s 100, just barely missing the podium because the medalists leaned over the finish line.
Maryland Weather: Exceptional weekend in store
BALTIMORE -- Humidity levels dropped overnight, leaving us with a refreshing Friday morning. Your out the door numbers are in the upper 60s and low 70s under mostly cloudy skies. We are wrapping up the work week on a fabulous note! We'll have a mix of sun and clouds, a northerly breeze, and highs in the middle to upper 80s.We'll continue with the lovely weather right on through the weekend. Go ahead and make outdoor plans! Both days feature solid sunshine and highs near 90°. Humidity levels over the weekend will stay nice and low. Monday will be a transition day with increasing humidity and the chance for a few showers later in the day, mainly well west of Baltimore. Highs on Monday climb into the lower 90s.Tuesday through Thursday will be tropical in terms of humidity with some drenching afternoon and evening thunderstorms in some places. These will be of the hit or miss variety. Highs will be in the lower 90s, however, it will feel hotter with the high humidity.
NOAA announces $10 million grant for oyster sanctuary reef construction in Maryland
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources oyster ...
Innovative firsts fill Maryland Comptroller's Chamber update
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Leirman outlined numerous department firsts during her address to the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch on Monday, July 22. Serving as the state's 34th and first female Comptroller since January 2023, Leirman heralded numerous additional firsts she's introduced to a department she's focused on transforming to become more innovative, accessible, and transparent.
NRF Honors Distinguished Association Leader
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today presented the 2024 J. Thomas Weyant Award to Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance. Locklair was recognized at NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit, where retailers, industry leaders and policymakers from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the retail industry’s premier advocacy event.
Largest High School in Maryland Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party. MCPS shared that the event consisted of “fun, games, and community support.”. The school, which now has the distinction of being the largest high school in the state (in square foootage), opened in 1974...
Vipul J. Thakkar Accused Of $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In MD
A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him.
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
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