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Montgomery County officials warn about high levels of possibly harmful algae
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — If you’re headed to Lake Needwood or Lake Frank in Rock Creek Regional Parks, officials are warning you to be careful because of high levels of blue-green algae. Montgomery County Parks said Thursday that the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) was evaluating samples from both of the […]
$50,000 windfall heading to man after winning trip to Thurmont convenience store
25 July 2024- A Pick 3 player from Western Maryland who tried his luck with scratch-offs walked away a big winner. The Frederick County man won $50,000 playing the Money Money Money scratch-off!. The lucky man was getting off work as a packaging official last week when he decided to...
MCFRS Respond to Apartment Fire Thursday Evening
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Triangle Towers apartment complex at 4853 Cordell Ave. in Bethesda for a report of smoke on the sixth floor. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was contained to a storage room and “likely involved lithium-type batteries.”...
Person seriously hurt in Montgomery County collision
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Maryland State Police Medevac helicopter was requested to help a person who was seriously hurt in a collision in Poolsville on Thursday evening. A collision involving a bicycle happened at around 6:30 p.m. in front of the Colony SupplyCenter on Darnestown Road, near Beallsville Road. Crews said […]
Police arrest suspect connected to fatal shooting near Baltimore County school
Baltimore County police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred near an elementary school in Dundalk earlier this month. Officers said 27-year-old Deandre Stokes was charged with first-degree murder and other firearms-related charges in the killing of 20-year-old Jamel Nation. Police said they were dispatched to...
‘Pickleball for all’: Montgomery County Public Schools offering varsity pickleball this fall
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Last fall, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) became the first school district in the nation to pilot pickleball as a corollary sport at 11 high school. Now, they’re expanding the sport to all 25 high schools. Pickleball has quickly taken over the country, and this fall, the sport […]
Maryland man and his dog escape through roof of trapped elevator
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A man and his dog had to be rescued from a stuck elevator on Monday, July 22, according to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad. The Rescue Squad officials say that they were called after the elevator became jammed between two floors, leaving the man and his dog trapped inside the Maryland building.
Man could face 5 years in prison for road rage incident in Anne Arundel County, police say
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Baltimore County man was arrested Wednesday evening after an alleged road rage incident that took place in Anne Arundel County. Reginald Johnson, 37, was charged with felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony and other related charges, Maryland State Police (MSP) said. […]
Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 14 members
TOWSON, MD—Acting Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has announced the promotions of fourteen Baltimore County Fire Department members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO). The following members are being promoted:. FIRE CAPTAIN. Fire Lieutenant Thomas Cook. Fire Lieutenant John Cooke. Fire Lieutenant...
Councilman Marks to recommend downzoning 18 acres along Bird River
WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced rezoning recommendations designed to reduce the impact of development on the Bird River. First, Councilman Marks will recommend classifying nearly 18 acres of land on the southern side of the Bird River near White Marsh Run to RC 20, removing an existing industrial zoning. The new classification is designed to better protect this critical area of the Bird River region from development.
Gettysburg Foundry site to have hazardous material removed, new sewer installed as part of $2.4 million state rehab project
The site will be redeveloped and prepared for a future employer to set up a business and hire workers. “The Commonwealth is taking steps to make properties like the Gettysburg Foundry site viable and attractive to potential employers,” Mastriano said. “The goal is to get the Gettysburg Foundry site ready so an employer can acquire it, start a new business and staff it with local workers from the community.”
Officials in the Kalamazoo area call on Whitmer to challenge FEMA’s refusal of aid for the storms on May 7
Financial aid for businesses and families attempting to rebuild in Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph counties would have been made available through the declaration. In a written statement, State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo expressed his dissatisfaction with the ruling. McCann expressed disappointment over the decision that affects real...
Plans for 30-story building on Silver Spring’s Tastee Diner site move ahead
Plans for a redevelopment project that aims to preserve the historic dining car of Tastee Diner as part of a 30-story mixed-use residential building in downtown Silver Spring are moving ahead after receiving an initial green light from the Montgomery County Planning Board last week. The Planning Board unanimously voted...
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