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Large sinkhole shuts down some lanes of I-270 in Montgomery County
A hole that formed along southbound I-270,just before the Watkins Mill exit and I-370, could take weeks to repair, that's according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. On Wednesday, a six-foot underground drainage pipe ruptured, causing a circular hole to form where the outer shoulder meets the outermost travel lane. "It's an old corrugated pipe through there,"said SHA spokesperson… → Read More
City of Fairfax may change 14 street names because of hurtful ties to Confederacy, slavery
The City of Fairfax is considering renaming 14 streets that have ties to the Confederacy and slavery. The list of streets includes Confederate Lane, Plantation Parkway, Lee Highway, and Ranger Road. Most of the streets are in the Mosby Woods neighborhood, which is named after Confederate Commander John Mosby. Four women spoke in favor of the proposed name changes during a May 24, Fairfax City… → Read More
'We're not going to lose Silver Spring.' Prosecutors, cops waging war on DTSS crime surge
Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy assembled a press conference Thursday to reveal he has commissioned a task force to quash a wide range of crimes in Downtown Silver Spring. McCarthy's remarks immediately followed a bond review hearing forDakari Thomas, 18, of Silver Spring. Thomas stands accused of fatally stabbingGetro Banamina, 19, during a botched drug deal. It transpired in… → Read More
One man dies in downtown Silver Spring stabbing, another injured
A 19-year-old man is dead following a late-morning stabbing in Downtown Silver Spring Tuesday, Montgomery County Police confirm. Around 11:33 a. m. , officers responded to the 8400 block of Fenton Street, near the Central Apartments. There they found the 19-year-old with a stab wound to his chest area. Medics transported the victim to a local trauma center where he succumbed to his injuries.… → Read More
'Walked right out': Shopper vents about shoplifters leaving Olney Safeway without penalty
A frustrated Montgomery County Safeway shopper took to Nextdoor. com last week to vent after she watched two shoplifters hurriedly depart the grocery store with "bulging shopping totes. " Calling it the "most brazen shoplifting" incident she has ever witnessed, the poster explained what she saw on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 2, inside the Safeway located at 3333 Spartan Road in Olney. → Read More
Montgomery County ranked 11th in US for most newly-arriving unaccompanied minors
Montgomery County leaders met virtually Monday to review 40 pages of data on newly arriving minors who are unaccompanied, undocumented, and in some cases, seeking asylum. As of Sept. 30 of this year, 1,230 unaccompanied minors settled in Montgomery County. Compare that to more than 1,600 in Prince George’s County — more than 1,300 in Fairfax County and 307 in D. C. Montgomery County leaders met… → Read More
Cops: Bethesda man steals $369 worth of erectile dysfunction, insomnia meds from pharmacy
A millennial, unwilling to pay hundreds of dollars for erectile dysfunction and insomnia medication, bolted out of a Giant grocery store with his coveted prescriptions in hand, Montgomery County Police allege in court documents. Marc Shutta, 36, of the 6400 block of Bells Mill Road in Bethesda, is charged with one count of theft between $100 and $1,500. → Read More
Howard County names Gregory J. Der as new police chief
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball appointed Gregory J. Der as the new police chief. Der currently serves as the Chief Deputy in the Maryland State Fire Marshal's office. “Here in Howard County our Police Department is one of the best in the Nation, and we have a reputation as one of the safest communities in the Nation. The continued success of our Police Department is vital to the wellbeing… → Read More
Charles Moose, former Montgomery County Police chief at helm during DC snipers, dies at 68
Former Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose has passed away at the age of 68. Moose's wife, Sandy, made the unexpected announcement in a Facebook post on Thanksgiving evening. "He called my name, and I came running but it was too late. His body was shutting down," Sandy shared. "He meant so much to so many, I'm at a loss... Godspeed Charles. " Sandy Moose referred to her late husband as… → Read More
Montgomery County Council amends indoor mask mandate guidelines to lessen public confusion
Montgomery County is scrapping a plan that would have brought back its indoor mask mandate at 12:01 a. m. Wednesday. It is also setting a new goal for when the mandate could disappear entirely. Last week, Montgomery County lifted its indoor mask mandate after COVID-19 transmission rates slid from substantial to moderate for seven days in a row. But then only days later, the county crept back… → Read More
Maryland couple taking care of escaped zebras starts foundation aiming to help
The zebras that escaped from an Upper Marlboro farm have evaded capture for nearly two months, but a couple tells 7News they have been caring for the large mammals. “All of a sudden I’m in the middle of trying to save zebras. I would never in a million years think I’d be here," Theodore McKenzie stated. READ MORE: Escaped Zebra in Prince George's County found dead in illegal snare trapMcKenzie… → Read More
Data shows 21% of Montgomery County employees are unvaccinated or haven't reported status
Montgomery County has consistently been one of the strictest local jurisdictions when it comes to COVID-19 and vaccines, yet, government leaders are currently at odds over whether to makes vaccines mandatory for county employees. Executive Marc Elrich is skittish to implement a mandate for fear of mass resignations and firings, most notably within the public safety agencies. As of Wednesday, 7%… → Read More
More than 5,000 MCPS students have been quarantined in first five weeks of new school year
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Board of Education member Rebecca Smondrowski questioned school administrators about more than 5,000 students quarantined within the first five weeks of the school year. "I know there's still a lot of concerns about us quarantining healthy students," stated during the public board meeting. → Read More
Montgomery County student math, literacy proficiency dropped amid virtual learning
Montgomery County was one of the last major school systems in the country to return to full, in-person learning. On Tuesday, the Board of Education met to review the damage to student knowledge. "This is a very important discussion that we're having today," interim superintendent Monifa McKnight said during the in-person meeting. "As we share and reflect on the data, it is clear that the… → Read More
'He was born to be a fireman.' Firefighters speak to 7News about fallen Capt. Josh Laird
Captain Josh Laird was remembered by Frederick County Fire Rescue colleagues Friday at a gathering at Fire Station 23 in Urbana, where they shared stories and memories about the fallen firefighter. "Josh and I were in the same recruit class together in 2000, Recruit Class 4," firefighter technician Steven Ryon remarked. "We were real close and tight. " Laird died in the line of duty Wednesday… → Read More
Cops: Man caught filming mom, baby in changing area at Goldfish Swim School Silver Spring
A father who brought his son to a swim school in Silver Spring secretly recorded a woman and her 18-month-old baby in the facility's changing area, Montgomery County Police allege in newly filed court documents. Authorities have charged Faisal Khan, 42, of Kaywood Court in Silver Spring, with two counts of peeping tom, and two additional counts of visual surveillance in a private area. Around… → Read More
Nuclear Regulatory Commission worker accused of embezzling 63 laptops from federal agency
A United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission employee embezzled 63 Dell laptops and then sold some of them on Craigslist for pennies on the dollar, Montgomery County Police allege in court documents obtained by 7News. Justin Rivadelo Padua, 31, of Silver Spring is charged with embezzlement totaling $103,000. The case dates back to September 2019, when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Office… → Read More
Check with your local pool: They may be experiencing a lifeguard shortage this summer
"We are open to anyone that wants to be a lifeguard who can swim," says Carrie Headen, who manages Montgomery County recreation's aquatic team. "We'll give you a job for sure. " Headen told 7News that the county will be able to open all seven of its outdoor pools Saturday for the unofficial start of summer. "We're fortunate enough to have our four indoor pools as well, and so the staff just kind… → Read More
Montgomery Parks reinstalling basketball rims, nets as COVID numbers continue to decline
Montgomery County's more than 420 parks and 300 playgrounds are returning to normal. "We're able to permit fields now pretty much in the same way we did before the pandemic,"Casey Anderson told 7 On Your Side. "And so, that's really good news. " Anderson is the chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board. The agency manages Montgomery's more than 36,000-acre park system. → Read More
Executive Elrich cancels media briefing at the last minute amid COVID reopening concerns
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (D) did not appear at his scheduled 1:30 p. m. media briefing Thursday. Instead, a man announced that the Zoom meeting had been canceled and forwarded all inquiries to a county spokesperson. Elrich's briefings have become a weekly staple during the pandemic. The executive is almost always joined by Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and… → Read More