No Injuries After Tree Falls on House in Takoma Park
A large tree fell into a house in Takoma Park on Wednesday and narrowly missed a dog inside, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
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First-Time Homebuyers Can Get Down Payment Assistance
First-time homebuyers in Montgomery County can apply for down payment assistance programs. This is part of an ongoing effort to tackle “severe” housing costs, according to a release from the… Read More
80+ Firefighters Battle Gaithersburg Area House Fire
More than 80 firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in the Gaithersburg area, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. The two-alarm… Read More
Propane Explosion at Landscaping Company in Laytonsville
Three people were injured Tuesday morning after an explosion and collapse at a commercial site in Laytonsville, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials said. MCFRS responded to 23601… Read More
Wounded Army Vet to Move to Specialized Home in Poolesville
Sgt. Emmanuel “Manny” Melendez-Diaz, an Army veteran who served in Iraq, will have a new specialized home in Poolesville thanks to Homes for Our Troops. In December 2004, Melendez-Diaz had been serving in the 2nd Battalion,… Read More
Family Displaced After Burtonsville House Fire
Four adults are displaced after a house fire on the 2300 block of Holly Spring Drive in Burtonsville, per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.… Read More
Two People Sent to Hospital After Deck Collapse in Rockville
A deck collapse in Rockville on Friday sent two people to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The… Read More
Trees Collapse into Condos, Houses, Following Afternoon Storms
Multiple trees have fallen across the Chevy Chase area from strong storms that passed through the area this afternoon. A large tree collapsed into a house on the 7000 block… Read More
Council’s New Regulations Incentivize Housing Development at Metro Stations
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved regulations to implement the “More Housing at Metrorail Stations Act,” which aims to incentivize high-rise housing construction at Metro stations by providing… Read More
Man, Pet Dog Die After House Fire in Potomac
Updated (3:20 p.m.): In a statement Tuesday, Montgomery County Police said detectives are conducting a death investigation and that no foul play is suspected in Ragheb Abou Zeineddine’s death. [hr]… Read More
Council Supports Impeachment of President Trump
The Montgomery County Council supports impeaching President Donald Trump, councilmembers said in a statement Tuesday. “Instead of preserving, protecting, and defending the U.S. Constitution, President Trump and his surrogates fomented… Read More
About 60 Firefighters Battled House Fire in Silver Spring
About 60 firefighters responded to a house fire on Lorain Avenue in Silver Spring Tuesday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. A passerby… Read More