Update: All lanes are open on Outer Loop I-495 at the American Legion Bridge from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.

According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, “Traffic incident closes three left lanes of Outer Loop I-495 at the American Legion Bridge. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”

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MCPS Chief Operating Officer Brian Hull has sent an email updating the community on Friday’s winter storm that could impact schools and why the district is not going with virtual learning on Friday if schools close due to inclement weather. The full letter can be seen below:

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In the midst of an extremely cold stretch, Takoma Park Police has put out a message warning residents not to leave their car running unattended. The full message can be seen below:

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A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 4am on Friday and remains in effect until 7pm Friday evening. After a slight shift the south on most weather models this morning and afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) has increased the forecasted totals on its latest snow maps.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on Thursday, January 18 in Glenmont.

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Coming soon signage is up for DMV Empanadas, at 560 N. Frederick Ave. (recently Kogi Grill) in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center. (more…)

Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating two check frauds of a Montgomery County resident that occurred in October 2023 at a Truist Bank in Virginia and North Carolina.

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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Gabriela Diaz Argueta, a missing 16-year-old from Silver Spring.

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