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Firefighters battle Rockville house fire
This story, originally published at 5:40 p.m. June 12, 2024, was updated at 9:10 p.m. to provide correct information about the home’s location and add additional information. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews fought a blaze Wednesday afternoon at a single-family home in the 10900 block of Roundtable...
5 motorcyclists have died in crashes in Montgomery, Prince George's counties in just 12 days
A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on Tuesday night, and he’s one of five motorcyclists to be killed in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this month so far. The motorcyclist was involved in a crash with a car at Woodyard Road and...
Organizations catalog 65 Black beaches, other historical sites
Historical locations are important and recently the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation partnered with the Chesapeake Conservancy to shine a light on some of these lesser-known areas in the country. A total of 65 historical Black beaches and other regional places of historical significance, including 30 in Maryland, made the list. “It’s all a story of resiliency,” Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation President and Founder Vince Legget said to Southern...
Juneteenth 2024 celebrations and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia
WASHINGTON - Juneteenth is almost here, and D.C. has plenty of planned events to celebrate the upcoming holiday on June 19 and throughout the days before. Here’s what you need to know about the different outings for commemorating the important occasion. Juneteenth Freedom Celebration:. The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum’s day-long...
Maryland Weather: Hot Friday with a few PM Storms
BALTIMORE -- The forecast to close out the work week looks very warm to hot across the region, but temperatures and humidity will be comfortable for the holiday weekend.Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies across the region, with lows dropping into the 60s. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine on Friday, with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s and lower 90s. A cold front will approach the area late in the day and into early Friday night, bringing a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms may be strong, and the Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Maryland...
Maryland man arrested moments after burglary in Dunn Loring, Va., linked to 3 others
DUNN LORING, Va. (7News) — A 58-year-old Maryland resident was arrested moments after committing a burglary and being linked to three others in the Dunn Loring area of Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County police were called for a burglary on May 24, around 10:25 a.m., at an occupied residence...
‘American history that's been lost': 246 Years Project documents lives of enslaved people in Loudoun County
A new project in Loudoun County, Virginia, is honoring the lives of enslaved workers and allowing future generations to trace their ancestors. "So much of African-American history has been lost. I think we really need to realize it’s really American history that’s been lost," said Carla Davis, who teaches African American history at Stone Bridge High School.
ICE agents arrest two convicted criminals after Baltimore & Howard Co. dismiss detainers
MARYLAND — Before most of you have woken up or grabbed your first cup of coffee, Maryland Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are grabbing their guns and bullet proof vests. Typically, between 4-6 a.m., you can find them gathering in a public parking lot, gearing up to take down violent criminals they believe to be living in the U.S. illegally.
Home cleanup hotline offers Marylanders help after tornadoes wreak havoc
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — After multiple tornadoes touched down around Maryland in early June, the state’s Department of Emergency Management was encouraging affected residents to contact the state’s home cleanup hotline. The Maryland Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Home Cleanup Hotline is available until June 23 for anybody who needs help cleaning up fallen […]
Program cut after Montgomery County Public Schools’ Board of Education approves budget
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Board of Education voted to approve next school year’s operating budget on Tuesday. It’s a budget that is more than $30 million less than the school system requested, and because of this, programs like the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) will not be […]
Family speaks out after Gaithersburg tornado tears apart their home
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — The Perez family lamented over having to start over after a tornado touched down in Gaithersburg and tore their home apart on June 5. Martin Perez said that it “hurts a lot.” “We know materialistic things can be replaced but not the memories,” the father said. “The most important […]
Maryland lifeguards save family of 6 after crash near Rocky Gap State Park
FLINTSTONE, Md. — Four lifeguards are being hailed as heroes, but not in a way you might expect. The four lifeguards were driving along Interstate 68, near Rocky Gap State Park when a pickup truck overturned and flipped onto its side. The four women quickly jumped into action. Sofia...
'It really has gotten quite extreme' | Montgomery County Planning Director pushes plan to unravel zoning restrictions
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The average home price in Montgomery County is skyrocketing. Last year the median price of a single family home was $970,000. In just the first four months of 2024, the median value has increased to over $1 million. County leaders are now proposing big changes to...
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