The Maryland State Police (MSP) declares snow emergencies with input from MD State Highway Administration. As of 8:00am, a snow emergency was declared in Montgomery County.
“Once a snow emergency is declared, the law requires certain precautions.
Author: MCS Staff
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units successfully rescued a dog from Sligo Creek on Sunday morning, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.
MCFRS received a call at around 11:20am about a dog that was stranded on a rock in Sligo Creek, near Big Millpond, in the Forest Glen area of Silver Spring. When units arrived they found the dog, which appeared to be a puppy, stranded on a rock in the middle of the creek.
A winter storm warning has been issued for Central and SE MoCo. A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect for NW MoCo (Germantown, Clarksburg, Poolesville, Damascus, etc.).
This is the opposite of what we’re used to, as areas further north are usually expected to get more snow. For the areas with a warning, 3-7 inches of snow is expected.
A collision on the outer loop of the beltway has blocked all lanes near Georgia Avenue this morning after a fire engine that was on the scene assisting with a previous accident was struck by a passing motorist, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the fire engine was initially trapped in their car before MCFRS extricated the driver. No word on the condition of the driver.
Go to Fire Engine Struck by Motorist; Closes Outer Loop of the Beltway Near Georgia Avenue
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8:51am Update: A Winter Storm Watch has now been issued for Montgomery County with 1-3 inches of snow expected.
Previous update below:Per the National Weather Service, a low pressure system has trended north and west over the last 24 hours, which will now bring the potential for heavy snowfall just south of Montgomery County late tonight into Monday morning.
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Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring was the birthplace of Maryland’s first baby born in 2022z
Parents Meena and Nick welcomed Jaison, their 6lb, 2.2oz, and 19 inch long baby boy, at 12:01am.
County Executive Marc Elrich has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement he released via social media earlier this evening.
In the statement Elrich refers to mild symptoms and feeling tired.
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Per UM Capital Region Health (UM Capital):
UM Capital Region Health is committed to supporting our workforce and caring for our communities, and we are proud to serve the people of Prince George’s County. During the last month, UM Capital has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, substantial boarding in our Emergency Departments and significant staffing shortages.
Amici Miei has closed permanently, according to an email sent to customers this morning.
The restaurant opened in Potomac in 2004 and remained there until 2017, when it moved to the location it has been in the last four years in Rockville Town Center (6 N Washington Street).
A Dunkin/Baskin Robbins is coming to 115 University Blvd W, in the Four Corners area of Silver Spring. This was first reported by Silver Spring-focused good blog, @SilverSpringEats.
The new location will be moving in to the former home of Chevy Chase Bank and the property has been advertised as having a drive-thru, so it’s very likely that the location will keep the drive-thru.
Sam Jones has passed away at the age of 88, According to the Boston Celtics. NBA.com stated that Jones had been hospitalized with failing health and died Thursday night in Florida.
He was also one of only three Boston Celtics, along with teammates Bill Russell and K. C. Jones, to be part of the Celtics’ eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966.