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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Protecting Pedestrians: Speed Camera Locations in Montgomery County

A helpful map of speed cameras, and their types, throughout Montgomery County

Montgomery County has become a beacon for speed cameras. Search through the map below, which details where mobile, fixed and portable speed cameras lie throughout the county, along with which direction they point in. In camera-dense areas, especially, zoom in to track just how many cameras police have at their disposal.

Jennifer Novicio

12:02 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013

Everyone along my route to work seems to know where they are. They drive over the speed limit until they get to the camera's, pass them then speed up again.   more ›

Friday, April 26, 2013

#MoCo Online: Navarro Shares Letter on Silver Spring Transit Center

The County Council president tweeted a letter from the council to County Executive Leggett.

The Silver Spring Transit Center has become a $120 million headache for Montgomery County taxpayers. When the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority told the county it would not operate the transit center as planned, the pain got worse. County Council President Nancy Navarro (D-Dist. 4) of Silver Spring tweeted on Friday, referencing WMATA's decision and including a link to a letter the council sent to County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) on the topic. The letter requested that Leggett appear before the council Wednesday to discuss the ramifications of WMATA's decision.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Top Headlines: Montgomery College Crisis Averted, Sex Abuse Trial, Brickyard Controversy and More

A roundup of the top headlines in Montgomery County this past week.

UPDATE: Police: Witness Said Montgomery College Student Told Them He Was 'Going to Shoot Everyone' ROCKVILLE—A 19-year-old Montgomery College student was taken into custody by Rockville city police on Monday afternoon after fellow students said the man told them he—in his words—“felt like shooting people just for fun,” a college spokeswoman said. Read more on Rockville Patch. Sex Abuse Trial Involving Germantown Middle School Teacher Continues GERMANTOWN—The trial of a Germantown middle school teacher accused of sexually abusing one of his students began in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Cuyler Jay Cornell, 51, Germantown, was indicted on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and sexual offense. The trial was expected to reach …

Thursday, August 30, 2012

National Geographic Hosts Lectures, Live Concerts and More

This fall season Silver Spring residents can enjoy compelling films and live concerts in November.

  National Geographic Live is back and will be filled with plenty of events to choose from. Beginning Sept. 14 and running through December, National Geographic will host world-renowned photographers, travel writers, scholars, and Nobel Prize winners. All programs will take place in the Grosvenor Auditorium at 1600 M St. NW, Washington, DC (unless otherwise noted). BIRDS OF PARADISE: EXTREME, BIZARRE, EXTRAORDINARY Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 pm ADVENTURES IN THE TREETOPS Saturday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. Adults: $16 /Children 12 & under: $12 Event & exhibit Adults: $20/ Children 12 & under: $16 Purchase tickets on filmfestdc.org. PAINTED BODIES OF AFRICA Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. This exhibit explores the art of using the skin as a canvas, a …

Monday, August 27, 2012

National Geographic Hosts Lectures, Live Concerts and More

This fall season, enjoy compelling films and live concerts in September.

  National Geographic Live is back this fall with discussions and talks on everything from travel to music and exotic food. Beginning Sept. 14, National Geographic will host world-renowned photographers, travel writers, scholars, and Nobel Prize winners in events open to the public. All programs will take place in the Grosvenor Auditorium at 1600 M St. NW, Washington, DC (unless otherwise noted). 1001 INVENTIONS: THE ENDURING LEGACY OF MUSLIM CIVILIZATION Friday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. $20 THE ARAB TABLE Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. $60 tasting/  tasting & exhibit $65 THE LONGEST WAY HOME: ONE MAN’S QUEST FOR THE COURAGE TO SETTLE DOWN Friday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. NG member: $18/ 3-pt series: $51 Public: $20/3-pt series: $57 ALL ROADS FILM …

Monday, July 23, 2012

Virtual Tour: Homes for Sale in Montgomery County This Week

Here are some videos showing houses for sale in Montgomery County this week.

  These videos of Montgomery County homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube. Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article). Each home is also shown on the map attached to this article: For sale this week: 1811 Alberti Dr., Silver Spring, MD 2001 Armond Ln, Silver Spring, MD  804 Guilford St., Silver Spring, MD 2424 Darrow St., Silver Spring, MD 1308 Millgrove Place, Silver Spring, MD 1509 Rainbow Dr., Silver Spring, MD 1421 Squaw Hill Lane, Silver Spring, MD 405 Hannes St., Silver Spring, MD Check back next week for more virtual tours. 

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