Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house that was struck by lightning on the 10400 block of Peak View Ct, off of Cutsail Dr., in Damascus on Saturday night.
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Last October we let you know that a 5,600 SF retail building at 26437 Ridge Rd. in Damascus was sold to a partnership headed by Alexandria, VA-based Harmon Capital Group for $1.14 million. The building has been sold again, this time for $1.3 million less than a year later.
On Thursday, Sean McGee, Associate Superintendent of School Support and Well-Being for MCPS, announced that the school system had decided to temporarily pause the selection process for Montgomery Blair High School’s next principal. The search will resume during the 2024-2025 school year. Kevin Yates, the current principal of Damascus High School who is retiring from his position on July 1, will serve as the acting principal of Montgomery Blair High School starting August 15, 2024. Full letter below:
On Thursday, Montgomery County Public Schools and the Automotive Trades Foundation donated a refurbished 2020 Kia Soul to a local family in need. Full press release below:
MCPS recently highlighted 2024 graduate, Edna Reyes’ successful journey to this year’s graduation. She has navigated and completed three programs simultaneously and earned a recognition for students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages in high school.
A Damascus woman charged with child neglect and child abuse plead guilty on Thursday. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment on Thursday, May 23, in Damascus. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket from the Liberty Gas Station in Damascus. Full story below courtesy MDLottery:
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Asia Renee Jackson, a missing 14-year-old from Damascus. (more…)