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TAKOMA PARK, Md (WDVM) – A fire in Takoma Park ravaged an apartment building Wednesday, displacing several families, injuring one firefighter, and claiming the life of a dog. Fire and Rescue units responded around 7:30 p.m to the Blair Park Gardens Apartments on Eastern Avenue. A spokesperson with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue says the […] → Read More
FREDERICK, Md (WDVM) – As the 2021 primary draws near, the City of Frederick currently has 7 candidates running for the Mayoral position. Local businessman John Funderburk announced his candidacy for mayor in February, and says he has a unique approach to his campaign. Funderburk said he wants to reduce crime by 50%, address homelessness […] → Read More
FREDERICK, Md (WDVM) – A drive-in rally was held in Frederick Saturday to show solidarity for immigrant communities. The Rise Coalition of Western Maryland along with several other activist groups organized the event, demanding justice for immigrants and an end of the controversial 287(G) program. The program allows deputies to screen an arrested person’s immigration […] → Read More
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WDVM) — Montgomery County announced that they have selected 13 winners for their first Climate Change Art Contest. This contest asked county residents to submit works of art that connect climate change to their everyday lives. Adriana Hochberg helped coordinate the county’s Climate Action Plan and said the art contest helps make the […] → Read More
ROCKVILLE, Md (WDVM) – 17-year-old Hana O’Looney was elected Friday to be the new Student Member of Montgomery County’s Board of Education. O’Looney, a Junior at Richard Montgomery High School, received over 78% of the student vote. She said she’s looking forward to starting her term this summer, and she hopes to provide perspective on […] → Read More
FREDERICK, Md (WDVM) – Over 500 volunteers were in downtown Frederick Saturday morning for the “Bring a Broom” clean-up event. The annual event is in its tenth year and invites participants to try their hand at sweeping, mulching, flower planting and more throughout the downtown area. The event is organized by the Downtown Frederick Partnership […] → Read More
SABILLASVILLE, Md. (WDVM) — The Frederick County Board of Education voted on a resolution Wednesday to keep Sabillasville Elementary School open for another year. The vote follows several months of debate to close the school due to low student enrollment and high costs. Some conditions to the decision include forming a committee to explore options […] → Read More
FREDERICK, Md (WDVM) – An escape room owner has filed his candidacy for the Frderick Board of Alderman, looking to apply his puzzle-solving skills to local government. 29-year-old Frederick native Chris Sparks owns Surelocked In Escape Games in Downtown Frederick and said he’s running to help Frederick’s growth, wanting to bring his imagination to the […] → Read More
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) – April 17 marks the first day of National Park Week, a yearly program highlighting different opportunities at national parks. The week kicked off on Saturday with “Free Entrance Day,” which waves the entrance fee to most federally-owned parks associated with the National Park Service. Each day of National Park Week highlights a different […] → Read More
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WDVM) — The Montgomery County Council held an open forum Thursday evening to update the community on local vaccination efforts. More than 137,000 county residents, or about 13% of the population, have received their first dose. The panel urged people to have patience as hundreds of thousands of residents in the 1A through […] → Read More
ROCKVILLE, Md (WDVM) – The Montgomery County School Board held a meeting Tuesday to solidify their reopening plan starting in March. Montgomery County’s hybrid model, scheduled to begin March 1, brings in select groups of students – with the full reopening plan beginning March 15. The return follows almost a year after the school buildings […] → Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDVM) – A D.C. flower shop enlisted the help of some furry friends on Sunday for their Valentine’s Day flower deliveries. She Loves Me flower shop came up with a special promotion: when you donate an additional $35 to an animal rescue, your flower delivery would be accompanied by a rescue dog for […] → Read More
GERMANTOWN, Md. (WDVM) – A Germantown man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly buying and selling stolen property for a profit. 43-year-old Ricardo Aparicio was charged with multiple counts of theft after detectives determined shoplifting suspects were selling their stolen goods to him at a house on Frederick road. An undercover officer met with Aparicio multiple […] → Read More
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) – Starting Monday, drivers can expect to see some evening delays on the Outer Loop of Capital Beltway, as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is set to begin improving the roads to help reduce crashes. Road technicians will close one lane at 7 p.m. and a […] → Read More
ROCKVILLE, Md (WDVM) — Montgomery County Police released surveillance footage Thursday of two suspects connected to two attempted carjackings at the Rockville Montrose Crossing shopping center last week. MCPD reports on January 31, the two suspects approached a 65-year-old man sitting in his car at a parking garage. The man quickly locked his car when […] → Read More
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WDVM) – Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Thursday the processing of personal income tax returns will officially begin on February 12th instead of the traditional opening date in mid-January. The delayed start will reportedly allow the IRS to implement changes related to federal COVID-19 relief. Deputy Comptroller Sharronne Bonardi says they are […] → Read More
FREDERICK, Md. (WDVM) – Frederick County Public Schools announced Wednesday they will continue their plan to implement their hybrid learning system starting February 16. The decision comes shortly after the county announced its rate of hospitalizations is at an all-time high. FCPS Executive Director of Public Affairs Daryl Boffman said school staff will return to […] → Read More
KENSINGTON, Md. (WDVM) – A man is in the hospital after being trapped within his truck during a vehicle fire in Kensington. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue say around 1:25 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, a pickup truck collided with a parked car located on the 11100 block of Newport Mill Road. MCFR’s Pete Piringer says there […] → Read More
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WDVM) – A Montgomery County Councilmember led a discussion with officials on Friday about introducing legislation to close loopholes on “ghost guns,” homemade firearms without serial numbers. Council Vice-President Gabe Albornoz said he will introduce Bill 4-21 to the council, which would implement various restrictions on ghost guns. Bill 4-21 would:• define terms […] → Read More
ROCKVILLE, Md (WDVM) – The Superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools announced Thursday he will be retiring at the end of the school year. In a video announcement, Superintendent Jack Smith says he will be retiring effective June 1st so he can spend more time with his family. “My two-year-old grandson had significant open heart […] → Read More