County Council Approves Funding For New Global Pandemic Prevention and Biodefense Center in Montgomery County
On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved funding to develop a plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center here in Montgomery County.
Rockville Cancels Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Rockville announced last week that they are canceling this year’s Independence Day Celebration due to ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Wells Fargo in Potomac Village Robbed Second Time in Three Weeks
The Wells Fargo at 9812 Falls Road in Potomac was robbed for a second time in three weeks yesterday, May 3rd.
Suspect Charged with Armed Robbery of United States Postal Service Employee in Aspen Hill
Per MCPD:
Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard to Become President of Nevada State College
Current Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard is slated to become the next president of Nevada State College, a four year institution in Henderson, Nevada.
Former ShopRite Parcel in Orchard Center on Cherry Hill Rd (Calverton) Acquired For $16M
Update: The original title of the post incorrectly stated that the Orchard Center was being sold, that is incorrect. It is the former ShopRite location that was sold.
Traffic: Current List of Lane Closures And Planned Construction in Montgomery County
Here’s a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.
Crash Involving Tractor Trailor on Damascus Rd. This Morning
Damascus Road between Mullinix Mill Road and Howard Chapel Road is currently closed due to an accident involving a tractor trailor and another vehicle earlier this morning.
Updated to include GoFundMe for victim’s funeral expenses
Additional Information Released by MCPD About Fatal Crash This Morning in Gaithersburg
Hans Riemer Asks For Investigation Into the 1986 Death of Keith Warren
On Wednesday, Councilmember At-Large Hans Reimer sent a letter to County Executive Marc Elrich asking him to order an independent investigation into the Montgomery County Police Department’s handling of Keith Warren’s death.
Detectives Investigating Homicide in Boyds
Detectives are investigating the April 13th homicide of Javon Jamal Gordon (23) of Boyds, MD. Gordon was shot near his home on Ethel Rose Way in Boyds.