Takoma Park Police Department Warns of Amazon Scam
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Gaithersburg Oktoberfest Cancelled
The City of Gaithersburg has cancelled their Oktoberfest event scheduled for Sunday, October 10 due to the ongoing pandemic.
Montgomery County Friendship Picnic This Sunday
The Montgomery County Committee Against Hate and Violence invites the community to the eighth Montgomery County Friendship Picnic will take place Sunday, Sept. 19 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Regional Park located at 2000 Shorefield Road. The free event brings people of diverse cultures and faiths together to make new friends and discuss ways to build a stronger community.
Collision and Vehicle Fire Close Northbound Colesville Rd (MD-29) at Lanark Way
Montgomery County Emergency Management is reporting that the northbound lanes of Colesville Rd. (MD-29) at Lanark Way are closed due to a traffic incident. Drivers should expect significant delays and seek an alternate route.
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Starting today, the Maryland Department of Transportation has activated 18 ramp meters along I-270 South. Full details below on what to expect below courtesy of MDOT:
Ramp metering is a part of the I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) project designed to help reduce congestion on this busy interstate. The system uses sensors that detect real-time traffic conditions and activate traffic signals, when needed, to more efficiently control how traffic merges onto I-270. This will allow motorists to merge safely onto I-270 while minimizing delay and reducing congestion. When ramp metering is in operation:
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Chilean Independence Day Event This Saturday September, 18 in Silver Spring
Patisserie Manuel will be hosting an outdoor Chilean Independence Day event this Saturday from 2-8pm in their parking lot at 8810 Brookville Road in Silver Spring.
Detectives Investigate Thefts from Vehicles in Silver Spring
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Lacrosse Legend Paul Rabil Announces Retirement
Paul Rabil announced his retirement today from the sport of lacrosse. Rabil, widely considered the face of lacrosse, grew up in Montgomery Village and attended Watkins Mill High School for a year, crediting his only lacrosse season there for helping him fall in love with the game.
Beginning Tomorrow, Maryland State Highway Administration to Turn on Full-Color Ramp Metering Signals at 18 Interchanges Along Southbound I-270
MDOT will be activating 18 of the new ramp meters along I-270 South beginning tomorrow morning. The meters are a part of Maryland’s I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) project. The meters have been flashing yellow for the past month. Full details below per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Police Investigating Two Fatal Collisions
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County Council to Receive Briefing This Morning From Montgomery County Public Schools Regarding COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines and Protocols
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