Tow Truck Tangled in Power Lines Saturday Morning
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Saturday morning around 11:15 am to the 25900 block of Ridge Road in Damascus for a tow truck that became entangled in power lines. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the driver was able to exit the vehicle safely with...
Giant Food to Celebrate Grand Reopening on May 8th
Giant Food in Germantown is set to celebrate its grand reopening on Friday, May 8th, following a major remodel at its Neelsville Village Center location. The store, located at 20944 Frederick Road, has undergone significant updates as part of the renovation. One notable addition is a new Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe inside the deli section. The Corner Shoppe offers both hot, ready-to-eat...
Residents Reminded of Leaf Blower Ban; $500 Fines in Effect
The City of Rockville is reminding residents that gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums are banned in Rockville. Rockville issued the following on May 1: “Gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums are banned in Rockville as a way to reduce noise, improve air quality and protect the community’s health. Keep yards looking great while staying compliant and supporting a healthier environment. Learn more about...
DC-area emergency rooms are seeing more patients with tick bites
Every year, 31 million people in the United States are bitten by a tick. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said reports of tick bites are higher than normal for this time of year. The weekly rates of emergency room visits due to tick bites are the highest...
2 men critically injured in Brandywine industrial accident
Two men were seriously hurt in an industrial accident in Brandywine, officials said. Both victims were transported to a hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating what led up to the incident. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - Two men are in critical condition after an industrial accident Saturday morning in...
Frost advisory, freeze warning issued for parts of Maryland
BALT IMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for early Sunday morning covering a broad swathe of the mid-Atlantic region, warning that unseasonably cold temperatures could threaten local vegetation. The advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday and includes portions of north-central and northern Maryland, central and northwest […]
Maryland, Virginia Medical Shock: Class Action Suit Alleges MedStar Doc Abused 500+ Patients
James Curtis Roberson II, M.D (PHENTV) A sweeping federal class action lawsuit has been filed...
Freeze warning early Sunday morning
STERLING VA: (Rocktown Now) – A freeze warning has been issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, with forecasters urging residents to prepare for a sharp overnight temperature drop early Sunday. The National Weather Service says temperatures could fall to around 30 degrees between 2 a.m. and...
Who’s endorsing whom in the D.C. mayor’s race
In the D.C. mayor's race , Janeese Lewis George has consolidated the support of labor unions and progressive groups, while Kenyan McDuffie has won backing from real estate and business-friendly organizations. Why it matters: We're getting close to the primary — and endorsements can help voters understand candidates through specific topic areas, like building more housing or supporting small businesses. State of play: D.C. will...
‘It looked like my bank’: Bethesda bakery owner scammed out of $24K
Susan Limb, co-owner of Praline Bakery & Bistro in Bethesda, says she was used to dismissing scam phone calls, but the call that purportedly came from her bank on April 16 felt different. So she responded – and ultimately ended up losing $24,000 of the bakery’s funds to a sophisticated...
