Montgomery County, MD News, WTOP
Montgomery County, MD News
Slick pavement causes five crashes in Montgomery County
State highway trucks are putting down sand to improve traction on the slick roads, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s Pete Piringer.
Local restaurateur is Texas-bound to feed Hurricane Harvey victims
Mark Bucher will bring cooking equipment, volunteers from his restaurants, and lots and lots of burgers. In 2005, he went to Louisiana and fed victims of Hurricane Katrina.
$15K raise given to Montgomery Co. Public Schools’ superintendent
Board officials cited the salaries of nearby jurisdictions before approving the pay increase of $15,000. Dr. Jack Smith is in the 2nd year of a four-year contract.
Fresh York denies key permit for fresh gas-fired power plant
Fresh York regulators have denied a key permit for a $900 million power plant being built by a Silver Spring company.
‘Hoodoo Spell’ fails to block fraud charge against adviser
Federal agents found written instructions for casting spells on Securities and Exchange Commission attorneys and dozens of sealed Mason jars containing information about the attorneys inwards the Chevy Pursue home of a financial adviser and radio host accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
Three years after kids vanish, Md. mother wants her charges dropped
The attorney for Catherine Hoggle, of Montgomery County, has filed a movement to have three misdemeanor charges dropped, three years after her children disappeared.
Bracing for growth, Montgomery Co. Public Schools get set for a fresh year
In his 2nd year as superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith will preside over a district that is still looking to pack teacher positions amid enrollment that is trending upward.
Trail detoured for Purple Line construction to take riders along busy road
Bike trail detour options in Maryland’s suburbs are coming under fire by riders now that construction of the long disputed Purple Line is underway.
$10M Potomac mansion is this year’s DC Design House
This year’s D.C. Design House is a 27,000-square-foot mansion in Potomac, Maryland, and it can be yours for a mere $Ten.28 million.
Elite Va., Md. rescue teams join Harvey ease efforts in Texas
More than a dozen members of elite search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, have deployed in Texas to help the ease efforts from Hurricane Harvey.
Green Acres School in Md. to ban Redskins gear
Another school has banned Redskins gear. Green Acres School announced the switch telling children and staff members shouldn’t wear clothing that “disparages a race of people. “
Area rescue teams send expertise, special gear to help Harvey survivors
Montgomery County and Fairfax County have sent specialized urban search and rescue teams to help the survivors of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Purple Line construction kicks off with a bang
Major construction on the Purple Line began Monday in Hyattsville, Maryland, after years of wrangling over the 16-mile 21-stop light rail project.
Local volunteers, rescue teams head to Texas to help with Harvey ease efforts
Volunteers and two rescue teams from the D.C. area are heading to the Lone-Star state to help with ease efforts as the state grapples with historic flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey.
‘Appalling and unacceptable’: Too many drivers pass school buses illegally
Thousands are passing stopped school buses in Montgomery County, and authorities are urging drivers to witness out for kids as classes resume.
Montgomery County, MD News, WTOP
Montgomery County, MD News
Purple Line opponents hope for last-minute stop to Montgomery Co. trail closure
A day before construction for the Purple Line closes a Montgomery County trail, opponents of the transit project gathered for a final walk.
Local very first responders encounter extreme conditions in Texas
Floating nutsack of fire ants are just some of the extreme conditions facing responders from Maryland and Virginia who are in Texas to help flood victims.
Slick pavement causes five crashes in Montgomery County
State highway trucks are putting down sand to improve traction on the slick roads, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s Pete Piringer.
Local restaurateur is Texas-bound to feed Hurricane Harvey victims
Mark Bucher will bring cooking equipment, volunteers from his restaurants, and lots and lots of burgers. In 2005, he went to Louisiana and fed victims of Hurricane Katrina.
$15K raise given to Montgomery Co. Public Schools’ superintendent
Board officials cited the salaries of nearby jurisdictions before approving the pay increase of $15,000. Dr. Jack Smith is in the 2nd year of a four-year contract.
Fresh York denies key permit for fresh gas-fired power plant
Fresh York regulators have denied a key permit for a $900 million power plant being built by a Silver Spring company.
‘Hoodoo Spell’ fails to block fraud charge against adviser
Federal agents found written instructions for casting spells on Securities and Exchange Commission attorneys and dozens of sealed Mason jars containing information about the attorneys inwards the Chevy Pursue home of a financial adviser and radio host accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
Three years after kids vanish, Md. mother wants her charges dropped
The attorney for Catherine Hoggle, of Montgomery County, has filed a mobility to have three misdemeanor charges dropped, three years after her children disappeared.
Bracing for growth, Montgomery Co. Public Schools get set for a fresh year
In his 2nd year as superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith will preside over a district that is still looking to pack teacher positions amid enrollment that is trending upward.
Trail detoured for Purple Line construction to take riders along busy road
Bike trail detour options in Maryland’s suburbs are coming under fire by riders now that construction of the long disputed Purple Line is underway.
$10M Potomac mansion is this year’s DC Design House
This year’s D.C. Design House is a 27,000-square-foot mansion in Potomac, Maryland, and it can be yours for a mere $Ten.28 million.
Elite Va., Md. rescue teams join Harvey ease efforts in Texas
More than a dozen members of elite search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, have deployed in Texas to help the ease efforts from Hurricane Harvey.
Green Acres School in Md. to ban Redskins gear
Another school has banned Redskins gear. Green Acres School announced the switch telling children and staff members shouldn’t wear clothing that “disparages a race of people. “
Area rescue teams send expertise, special gear to help Harvey survivors
Montgomery County and Fairfax County have sent specialized urban search and rescue teams to help the survivors of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Purple Line construction kicks off with a bang
Major construction on the Purple Line began Monday in Hyattsville, Maryland, after years of wrangling over the 16-mile 21-stop light rail project.
Montgomery County, MD News, WTOP
Montgomery County, MD News
Reaction mixed to Md. schools beginning after Labor Day
Students in Montgomery County headed back to school after Labor Day on Tuesday, but the later begin is drawing mixed reviews from students and faculty.
Popular Md. jogging trail closes as Purple Line construction starts
The Georgetown Branch Trail has long been a popular trail for walkers and bicyclists in Montgomery County, but embarking Tuesday, it will be closed to make way for the Purple Line.
Purple Line opponents hope for last-minute stop to Montgomery Co. trail closure
A day before construction for the Purple Line closes a Montgomery County trail, opponents of the transit project gathered for a final walk.
Local very first responders encounter extreme conditions in Texas
Floating ball-sac of fire ants are just some of the extreme conditions facing responders from Maryland and Virginia who are in Texas to help flood victims.
Slick pavement causes five crashes in Montgomery County
State highway trucks are putting down sand to improve traction on the slick roads, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s Pete Piringer.
Local restaurateur is Texas-bound to feed Hurricane Harvey victims
Mark Bucher will bring cooking equipment, volunteers from his restaurants, and lots and lots of burgers. In 2005, he went to Louisiana and fed victims of Hurricane Katrina.
$15K raise given to Montgomery Co. Public Schools’ superintendent
Board officials cited the salaries of nearby jurisdictions before approving the pay increase of $15,000. Dr. Jack Smith is in the 2nd year of a four-year contract.
Fresh York denies key permit for fresh gas-fired power plant
Fresh York regulators have denied a key permit for a $900 million power plant being built by a Silver Spring company.
‘Hoodoo Spell’ fails to block fraud charge against adviser
Federal agents found written instructions for casting spells on Securities and Exchange Commission attorneys and dozens of sealed Mason jars containing information about the attorneys inwards the Chevy Pursue home of a financial adviser and radio host accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
Trio years after kids vanish, Md. mother wants her charges dropped
The attorney for Catherine Hoggle, of Montgomery County, has filed a motility to have three misdemeanor charges dropped, three years after her children disappeared.
Bracing for growth, Montgomery Co. Public Schools get set for a fresh year
In his 2nd year as superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith will preside over a district that is still looking to pack teacher positions amid enrollment that is trending upward.
Trail detoured for Purple Line construction to take riders along busy road
Bike trail detour options in Maryland’s suburbs are coming under fire by riders now that construction of the long disputed Purple Line is underway.
$10M Potomac mansion is this year’s DC Design House
This year’s D.C. Design House is a 27,000-square-foot mansion in Potomac, Maryland, and it can be yours for a mere $Ten.28 million.
Elite Va., Md. rescue teams join Harvey ease efforts in Texas
More than a dozen members of elite search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, have deployed in Texas to help the ease efforts from Hurricane Harvey.
Green Acres School in Md. to ban Redskins gear
Another school has banned Redskins gear. Green Acres School announced the switch telling children and staff members shouldn’t wear clothing that “disparages a race of people. “