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1 dead, family displaced, firefighter injured in Germantown fire
A man is dead, a family was displaced and a firefighter was hurt following a house fire in Germantown, Maryland, on Friday. The fire broke out at a home at 11400 Neelsville Church Rd., near Shakespeare Boulevard, around 10 a.m., according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. It said an...
Survey says: Region's apartment rents pricey, but manageable
There’s no doubt the Washington region has some of the priciest apartment and home rental rates in the nation. But in terms of local renters’ purchasing power, things are not so dire. The local region ranks 64th nationally out of 196 communities surveyed in effective rental costs. The...
Michigan female leaders step up to help create new Smithsonian museum
Ever thought the stories of your mothers, grandmothers or female co-workers and friends made an impact that might interest others? If so, and you happen to feel like sharing, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum wants to hear from you as it gears up to build its first museum dedicated to American women. ...
Marine sentenced to nearly 5 years for Nazi salute display during Capitol riot
Tyler Bradley Dykes, of South Carolina, was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield from the hands of two police officers and used it to push his way through police lines during the attack by a mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters
Few shootings, but some fresh offenses among first teen participants in Maryland’s Thrive Academy
The idea seems simple: Identify young people most at risk of involvement in gun violence. Then, prevent them from becoming shooters or being shot. The Department of Juvenile Services launched Thrive Academy last September to pair life coaches with those young people, in the hopes of steering them toward a brighter future. Participants work toward short- and long-term goals, like graduating, ...
Construction update on new Wegmans-anchored development in Rockville (Photos)
The opening of the new Wegmans grocery store at B.F. Saul's Twinbrook Quarter development on Rockville Pike at Halpine Road won't take place until sometime next year. But The Milton apartments upstairs in the development's Phase 1 building are now expected to welcome their first residents this fall. The leasing office is now open, and a website for The Milton is now active. Construction workers are finishing the upper level residential interiors, and completing punch lists of required items to meet the requirements for approval by code inspectors from the City of Rockville.
Football Player Capsules: DJ Samuels
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: De’Juan “DJ” Samuels was a three-star 2022 recruit out of Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.). To...
Pedestrian struck, killed on I-65 Saturday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash involving two pedestrians resulted in the death of one. The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20. Alabama State Troopers said Madelyn R. Guerra, 20, of Adelphi, Maryland, a pedestrian, was sitting in the roadway and was fatally injured when she was struck by a 2022 Toyota Highlander driven by Julie B. Austel, 40, of Fortville, Indiana.
Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility
A third dog has died after being housed at a PetSmart boarding facility in Alexandria, according to officials.An investigation was launched early in July when the Alexandria Animal Services team was contacted regarding the death of a dog at the PetsHotel in the 3300 block of Richmond Highway.Follow…
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet Grand Opening in Downtown Silver Spring on July 27
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet, a new ice cream and dessert shop coming to downtown Silver Spring, announced on Instagram Thursday evening that it will open on Saturday, July 27. We reported last month that the sweets shop would open in the previous Smoothie King space at 8563 Fenton St., which was initially mistaken for a new TCBY location due to the brief appearance of their signage.
Police Investigating Restaurant Burglary; Surveillance Footage Released
Montgomery County Police are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at approximately 2:58 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at La Fonda Paisa Restaurant (7900blk of Georgia Ave) in Silver Spring. According to police, the suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black and white t-shirt with red...
Event at House That Almost Hosted “DMV’s Biggest Mansion Party” in 2022 Has Been Cancelled By Police
An event scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the 5900 block of Sundown Rd. in Gaithersburg/Laytonsville, has been cancelled, according to a social media post by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). The post also stated that “Montgomery County Police will be present and are advising attendees to stay...
New owners for Mod Pizza
Several weeks after the closing of the last Mod Pizza in Montgomery County, the struggling chain has been sold. Mod Pizza is now a division of Elite Restaurant Group, a California firm that already owned a half-dozen other pizza chains. Mod had been teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, closing several dozen locations (including Kentlands) in the months before it went dark at Rockville’s Montrose Crossing. No word yet on what will replace it at this location.
Heat, humidity impacting Montgomery County cycling groups
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The heat and humidity is having an impact on cycling groups in Montgomery County. The chair of the Rockville Bicycle Committee, Jake Jakubek, said their weekly group rides have been canceled for the past few weeks because of the high temperatures. Jakubek said when he does go for […]
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