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'This is absolutely unacceptable' | Prince George’s County councilman echoes concerns for residents dealing with apartment issues
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. — A Prince George’s County councilman is calling out the property owners for the current conditions of a Camp Springs apartment complex. This comes days after WUSA9 uncovered several complexes with no air conditioning. The different conditions we are hearing about for residents are at...
I became a proud trad wife at 22 – trolls say I’m ‘pathetic’ & ‘don’t have a brain’ but this is my dream life
A 'TRAD wife' whose typical day revolves around cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids, shared how she's constantly told by online trolls she doesn't have a brain. Victoria Yost is a self-proclaimed trad wife, having quit her job to take on all stereotypical gender roles, she is entirely responsible for the household chores including all cleaning and cooking as well as the family's childcare needs 24/7.
Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing
Location was everything for a new homeowner who was willing to go over the asking price for a Chevy Chase home that was conveniently located near family. A one-level home nestled along a tree-lined street on 4100 Ingomar St. NW in DC sold for $1.403 million after being listed by Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties for $1.295 million, the realtors said.
Appliance Fire Causes ~$100,000 in Damage
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 1500blk of Grandin Ave, off Broadwood Dr in Rockville on Wednesday for the report of a house fire. According to MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer on Thursday morning, the fire started on an entertainment center with several potential ignition sources, including a television, VCR, cable box, and router. The fire was ruled accidental, but the specific appliance that caused it could not be determined.
County Council simplifies restaurant permitting process to reduce delays
The Montgomery County Council has approved new rules that simplify the permitting process for opening a new restaurant. Local restaurant owners have long complained about the bureaucracy involved in opening an eatery. [Source of the Spring]. Lender assumes control of downtown Silver Spring complex. Ownership of Station Square, a three-building...
‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Music Festival Featuring DJ Johnny Juice Takes Place in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. This family-friendly event will feature popular DJs from around the country, including keynote speaker DJ Johnny Juice.
'It's a beautiful spot'; families flock to Gaithersburg Water Park to escape heat
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Summer 2024 has felt like one never-ending heat wave, and people are finding creative ways to stay cool. In Montgomery County, one water park draws hundreds of people daily, all looking to escape the brutal heat. "We’re here at the Gaithersburg Water Park," said...
Rolando 'Roly' Balcazar Jr. Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash
On Saturday, July 13, Germantown resident Rolando "Roly" Balcazar, Jr. was killed in what was described as "a tragic accident" while riding his motorcycle, leaving behind his loving family and children. Following his death, the community has rallied around his loved ones as they continue to grip with his unexpected...
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide, including some at BWI Airport.The agency says Partial activation is for "an incident or event requiring significant monitoring or resources," meaning there is additional Emergency Operations Center staffing from other agencies and organizations. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems across the world are impacted by the outage. CBS News reports the issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its...
Wild Custom Apparel closing at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
It looks like Wild Custom Apparel was a little too wild for shoppers at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The custom printing shop is closing after 15 months in business at the mall. A closing sale is now underway. Look for Wild Custom Apparel on Level 1 of the mall, next to Mind Games.
Amid scorching heat, Moore’s order lays foundation for efficient, clean cooling
Recent scorching heat shows the need to prepare for extreme conditions caused by climate change. Fortunately, Maryland has taken the first step with new zero-emission heating equipment standards. The post Amid scorching heat, Moore’s order lays foundation for efficient, clean cooling appeared first on Maryland Matters.
What's it like to be in a powerful hurricane? Maryland wind tunnel gives an intense simulation.
BALTIMORE -- We're not even a third of the way into hurricane season and we've already made history with the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic on record.The projections for the rest of the season are alarming. First Alert Meteorologist Steve Sosna shows there is something extremely powerful at the University of Maryland in College Park.Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel The Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel helps understand the crushing force of hurricane winds."It was constructed by a gift from Glenn L. Martin, of what the time was Barton Aircraft Company, who built tens of thousands of airplanes in...
Police officer, 2 women shot after basketball game in southwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. Police Union officer and two women are injured after shots were fired late Thursday night following a basketball game in southwest D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said. Just before 11:30 p.m., officers were monitoring a basketball game in the 1200 block of Canal...
Maryland construction workers celebrate $1 million lottery prize
FREDERICK, MD—A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses, and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Maryland board approves $148 million in cuts to boost Medicaid and child care funding
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to balance its budget and direct additional funds toward child care and Medicaid. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) has highlighted these two priorities as crucial for his administration, aiming to revitalize the state’s stagnant economy. Chaired by Moore, the Board of Public Works implemented cuts across […]
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