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Road in Frederick County to close for 2 weeks for repairs
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Crews will be shutting down a road in Frederick County for two weeks for repairs. The Frederick County, Maryland Government said Pear Lane will be closed for about two weeks starting around May 13. Crews will be working to replace a metal pipe culvert that deteriorated with a […]
Two Killed In Crash On I-270 Ramp In Frederick County: Maryland State Police (Updated)
An alert was issued by Maryland State Police shortly after noon on April 30 as troopers were called to investigate a single-vehicle crash on the ramp from Maryland Route 80 to the northbound lanes of I-270 in Frederick. Police confirmed that there were two confirmed fatalities, though the crash remains...
Traffic On I-495 Backed Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (Developing)
An alert was issued by the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program shortly before 11 a.m. on May 1 advising that the westbound lanes of I-495 (Outer Loop) past MD-187 at Exit 36 were blocked due to the crash. At least one person was injured. Traffic was able to...
Frederick County Public Schools students sign with employers on career signing day
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — We’ve all heard of college signing day, but Frederick County Public Schools offers something similar to its Career and Technology Education students. On Wednesday, these students got the chance to officially sign on with local companies that they will be working for after graduation. “Not everyone goes to […]
Jasmin Gimon Killed In Fatal Montgomery County Crash: AG
Adelphi native Jasmin Gimon, 25, has been identified as the driver who was killed in a rollover crash involving a man attempting to flee from police, according to officials. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, two members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office spotted a Dodge sedan speeding north on Rockville Pike near Flanders Avenue.
Council Members Raise Concerns About Bill To Increase Backyard Chickens In Frederick County
It would allow residents to raise chicken on properties of less than three acres. Frederick, Md (KM) Raising backyard chickens could be expanded in Frederick County. The Council on Tuesday discussed a bill sponsored by Councilman Mason Carter to allow residents to own eight or fewer chickens on lots of 30,000 square feet. Roosters would be prohibited, and any chicken coop, pen or stall could only be placed no closer than 25 feet away from a lot line.
2 VA Men Split Lottery Ticket, One Purchased In Loudoun County
Sharing is caring for two Virginia men, each $122,500 richer before taxes.Darrell Terry, of South Boston, and Lou Malfi, of Leesburg, won the tickets in the Cash 5 on Feb. 28, with EZ Match drawing.Terry bought his winning ticket at Blue Ridge Tobacco & Candle, located at 1024 Bill Tuck Highway…
Standoff suspect charged with Death/Injury threats, Protective Order Violation: LPD
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A man involved in an hours-long standoff with police on Tuesday in Boonsboro is facing two charges, according to police. The afternoon incident took place on Royal Oak Drive but ultimately ended with the peaceful surrender of a 25-year-old man who had barricaded himself into a home.
9 displaced after house fire damages 3 homes in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Approximately 100 emergency workers were at a house fire in Northeast D.C. Wednesday afternoon. DC Fire and EMS said the home was located in the 3700 block of 24th St. NE. Two people who live in inside the two-story house had to evacuate it. The fire, which caused extensive to […]
Woman who died in Rockville Pike collision identified
State law enforcement authorities have identified the woman who died in Saturday’s fatal two-vehicle collision on Rockville Pike as well as the two Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies involved in an attempted traffic stop related to the crash. Jasmin Gimon, 25, of Adelphi was killed in the collision that...
Police apprehend six juveniles—one as young as 13—in two separate stolen vehicle incidents
Montgomery County police apprehended six juveniles for two separate stolen vehicle incidents in the Silver Spring and Wheaton areas on Tuesday evening, according to police radio transmissions and police spokesperson Shiera Goff. At 7:21 p.m., county police were dispatched to the 8800 block of Plymouth Street in Silver Spring for...
Neighbors speak out against proposal to bring ecofriendly cemetery to Frederick County
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A proposal to put a green alternative cemetery was proposed to Frederick County, but some residents nearby have concerns. Heather Abbott lives right next to the proposed site. The friendly concept of the cemetery is a perk to Abbott and her neighbors, but she still feels more research needs […]
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