Upcounty Consolidation HUB at BlackRock Seeks Donations for 1,000 Easter Baskets
The Germantown-based Upcounty Consolidation HUB at BlackRock, which has been providing much needed food and essentials to families during COVID-19, is collecting donations as they hope to assemble 1,000 Easter Baskets for local families. While they continue food distribution and deliveries, they have several ways for community members to contribute to their Easter project.
Three Weekend Rollovers, Including One in Veirs Mill Road This Morning, Highlight Importance of Seat Belts, Slowing Down
Kensington VFD’s Chili Cook-Off Raising Funds For New Ambulance
Proposed Grosvenor Metro Closure Met with Strong Opposition
As a result of a sharp decline of Metrorail ridership over the past 11 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unless they receive more federal funding, Metro will need to make service cuts, including 22 station closures. Metro is dealing with a budget deficit of about $210 million, with rail ridership down 90% due to the pandemic.
Chief Emmons’ Obituary is below
OBITUARY PRINT
Rockville Metro Pedestrian Bridge Closed Through Fall
The Rockville Metro Pedestrian Bridge above Rockville Pike is now expected to remain closed through this fall. The bridge has been closed since June 2020, when damaged glass panels along the bridge posed a significant safety concern.
Woman, Two Dogs Dead After Darnestown House Fire
Featured Photo Courtesy Montgomery County Fire/Rescue Chief Spokesman Pete Piringer
Montgomery County 911 Call Taker Recognized for Helping Gaithersburg Couple Deliver Baby
Cabin John Firefighters Use Ice Cleats, Rope While Rescuing Injured Driver
Photos Courtesy Cabin John Park VFD Sergeant Patrick Khaghani
Tow Truck Struck While Clearing Beltway Crash
Photos Courtesy of Montgomery County Fire/Rescue Chief Spokesman Pete Piringer
Woman Praises Car, Seat Belt After Rockville Rollover
Featured Photo Courtesy of the Rockville City Police Department