ABC’s 20/20 recently revisited a Montgomery County case that haunted the Chevy Chase community for more than two decades– the 2001 murder of 49-year-old Leslie Preer. The episode, titled “First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder,” walked through how advances in DNA technology helped bring long-awaited closure to Preer’s family. The episode premiered on Sept. 12th at and is now available to stream on Hulu and Disney Plus.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Thursday to a fatal house fire in the 7000 block of Persimmon Tree Road near Eggert Road in Cabin John.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, about 60 firefighters extinguished a basement fire and located an unconscious adult inside within minutes of arrival. Despite extensive efforts to revive the victim, the individual did not survive.
Update: Officials confirmed that one adult died in the fire. Two adults have been displaced, and damages are estimated at less than $100,000, including $50,000 to the structure and $20,000 to contents. Investigators are still working to determine the fire’s origin and cause, as well as conducting an ongoing death investigation. Notably, there was no working smoke alarm in the home.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Thursday to a fatal house fire in the 7000 block of Persimmon Tree Road near Eggert Road in Cabin John. (more…)
The Winston Churchill High School community (Potomac, MD) is mourning the loss of legendary football coach Fred Shepherd, a man whose influence extended far beyond the sidelines and into the lives of generations of student-athletes.
Colada Shop will close its location at 7993 Tuckerman Lane at Cabin John Village in Potomac on Saturday, September 28. (more…)
A $50,000 Bonus Match 5 winning ticket was sold in Chevy Chase at Friendship Gourmet Market, with two additional winners in Bladensburg and Glen Burnie from the Sept. 9 drawing. Additional details below courtesy MD Lottery:
Bethesda’s Wildwood Shopping Center, Located at 10241 Old Georgetown Road, will transform into a hub of style, creativity, and community this September with a weekend full of shopping, entertainment, and special events. The Fall Vintage and Artisanal Market takes place on Saturday, September 27, from 11am to 4 pm, while shoppers can also enjoy exclusive sales throughout the center from Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28.
Seasonal retailer Sheepskin Gifts & Alpaca Too, known for its annual holiday pop-up, has returned to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an automatic fire alarm at an unoccupied single-family home under renovation in the 3100 block of Cummings Lane near Western Avenue in Chevy Chase on Wednesday morning. (more…)
Bethesda Row will usher in the fall season with its annual Soiree on The Lane on Saturday, September 13, offering a day filled with live music, workshops, and community fun. The celebration will run from 11am to 4pm outside Johnny Was, located at 4867 Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda.