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Library Evacuated After Driver Crashes Into Building
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Davis Library at 6400 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda at approximately 4:30pm on Tuesday, July 16, after a vehicle struck a gas meter attached to the building. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the library and daycare were evacuated...
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners. The fire happened Sunday on Westside Drive in Gaithersburg, according to a spokesman for the Montgomery County...
Concern for Missing Fifteen-Year-Old – MocoFeed
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Diana Briceyda Portillo-Lopez, a missing 15-year-old. ( Original Image ) For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=45554.
Daniels Dam on the Patapsco River heading for removal: ‘The last piece of this puzzle’
With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated $1.8 million in federal funding for the planning and permitting process to begin. The funding will go to American Rivers, a nonprofit ...
MCPD: Suspects crash into Silver Spring gas station in attempt to steal ATM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it is investigating after someone drove their vehicle into a Sunoco gas station and tried to take the ATM Tuesday morning. Police said that just after 2 a.m. on July 16, officers were called to the 12000 block of Cherry Hill […]
Heat Advisory issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 17, 2024 as heat index values are expected to reach 105 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase...
Bring Your Appetite – Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week Returns!
Baltimore Restaurant Week is back! Kicking off this Friday, get ready for TEN DAYS of delicious deals on brunch, lunch, and dinner at over 65 of Baltimore’s best restaurants. Mark your calendars – July 19 – July 28 – and start planning your delicious adventure. It is the tastiest week of the year!
Real estate group Renew Baltimore sues city to force property tax cut onto November ballot
A couple of real estate brokers and a wealth manager are taking Baltimore’s elections board to court over a ballot measure that would cut city property taxes nearly in half. The lawsuit filed Friday in circuit court seeks to overturn a ruling by city Election Director Armstead Jones that declared that the proposal breaks state law, according to a news release from Renew Baltimore, the ballot ...
Aaron Judge names the 1 opposing player he would want as a teammate
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on Monday paid one of his American League All-Star teammates the ultimate compliment. Judge spoke to reporters before Monday’s All-Star festivities at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The former AL MVP was asked to pick one opposing player he’d want as a teammate. Judge’s answer? Baltimore Orioles shortstop... The post Aaron Judge names the 1 opposing player he would want as a teammate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Gunnar Henderson delivered an incredible Scooby-Doo impression after showing off his customized Home Run Derby bat
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had no fear doing his outstanding Scooby-Doo impression at this year’s MLB Home Run Derby after showing off his Scooby-themed bat. Henderson, one of the most prolific home run hitters in the league, was set to compete in Monday night’s derby with a customized...
'We look at food as medicine:' Health care organizations distributes fresh food to those in need
There is a line every Saturday morning outside of the AIDS Health Care Foundation Healthcare Center in Charles Village as dozens of people take their pick of fresh produce, bread, milk, eggs, and more, all for free. "It definitely makes you feel like Baltimore just has a lot of resources,"...
WATCH: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson arrived early for training camp
Lamar Jackson received a lot of criticism this off-season for missing OTAs, but he participated fully in the mandatory minicamp and surprised some on Monday when he reported to training camp five days early. Jackson was captured walking into the Under Armour Performance Center two days after rookies reported and...
Woman's Doctor: What is the 'Haglund's Deformity' or 'Pump Bump'
Orthopedic surgeon at Mercy Medical Center, Dr. Patrick Maloney, recently discussed a condition known as 'pump bump' or medically referred to as "Haglund's Deformity," primarily affecting individuals between the ages of 40 and 60. "We'll x-ray 40 people a day in the clinic and at least 10 or 15% of...
Pediatric ICU rates linked to housing quality, income, education
Healio highlighted research led by the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Carlie Myers, MD, that found a link between pediatric ICU (PICU) admission rates and housing quality, household income and education. “Neighborhood-level inequities in transportation infrastructure, housing quality, education and financial disadvantage are a few key drivers related...
People and plants need protection from extreme heat. Here's what to know.
BALTIMORE -- In Baltimore, city officials have declared a Code Red Alert for extreme heat through Wednesday. Temperatures are well into the 90s, but with the humidity, it feels even hotter, into the triple digits.Excessive Heat Warnings remain in place for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area through 8 pm. More heat warnings and advisories are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Cooling centers are now open across the city and are crucial to keeping people safe. So far this year, there have been six heat-related deaths in Maryland. Peter Bieneman, with Green Fields Nursery and Landscaping, told WJZ you should check your plants for signs of dehydration. "Think just like you do for yourself and look for the signs of wilting, look for the signs of dehydration on your plants," Bieneman said. Bieneman says succulents, and many native plants, fare well in extreme heat, but you should watch closely for changes in more exotic plant types.As for yourself, stay hydrated, reduce outdoor activities and check on neighbors. More resources for staying safe in the extreme heat can be found at health.baltiomrecity.gov.
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