Catch up on the week in Montgomery County social media.
Check out these #MoCo Online posts you may have missed this week: #MoCo Online finds Montgomery County information posted via social media and shares it with you. Click here for more #MoCo Online posts.
In this Article:
Get caught up on headlines you might've missed in Montgomery County.
With more than a dozen websites across Montgomery County, Patch brings you news from every corner of our community. Catch up on headlines you might have missed this week, including a celebrity sighting at Walter Reed, a possible speed limit increase on the ICC and a confirmed opening date for a new Costco. Rockville Company Says White House Party Crasher Owes $34K ROCKVILLE—“George Washington slept here” signs appear as historical markers across the eastern United States. Another would-be elected official from Virginia could be leaving a similar trail of signs, including one in Rockville: “Tareq Salahi owed here.” Read more on Rockville Patch. Wet Weather Confounds Upcounty Motorists GERMANTOWN—Wild weather stymied morning commutes …
In this Article:
A roundup of the top headlines in Montgomery County this past week.
The latest news in Montgomery County includes the announcement that Doug Duncan intends to run for Montgomery County Executive again, arrests made in Gaithersburg holiday shopping sting, the opening of celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio's newest restaurant and more: Man Threatened While Walking Near Battery Lane BETHESDA—A victim was threatened by a man who said he had a knife Nov. 18 while he was walking near Battery Lane. Read the full story on Bethesda Patch. Doug Duncan Tells Supporters He Will Run for Montgomery County Executive MONTGOMERY COUNTY—One of Montgomery's dominant political figures set to return to the political stage after six years. Douglas M. Duncan has told supporters he has decided to run for an unprecedented fourth term…
In this Article:
A roundup of the top headlines in Montgomery County this past week.
Montgomery County First Responders Return from Sandy Rescue Mission POTOMAC — County police and fire/rescue personnel returned from an exhausting week helping Sandy victims in New York, where the situation was described as "Katrina-esque." Read more on Potomac Patch. Bethesda Police Station Deal Fizzles BETHESDA — Developer JBG has backed out of a deal to build a new second district police station in Bethesda as part of a larger residential project on Cordell Avenue. JBG apparently will move forward with a modified residential project, albeit without the police station. The county is exploring other options for upgrading, renovating or moving the aging station. Read more on Bethesda Patch. Judi Dench, BBC Cause Traffic Jam in Potomac …
In this Article:
Catch up on headlines you may have missed this week in Montgomery County.
Getting Serious About Starting School Later in Montgomery County POTOMAC — Montgomery County residents have started an official chapter of the Start School Later Initiative, petitioning school officials to give students and parents a break from early school start times. Read more on Potomac Patch. Hate Speech or Free Speech? Metro Ad Sparks Counter-Ad WHEATON — The "Support Israel. Defeat Jihad." ad, paid for by the American Freedom Defense Initiative and placed last week in the Glenmont Metro station, has provoked a strong response. Read more on Wheaton Patch. Silver Spring Student Charged in Northwood Stabbing SILVER SPRING — An 18-year-old Northwood High School student was charged with two assault counts in connection with the stabbing …
In this Article:
Catch up on top Montgomery County headlines this week, including an Olympic win, a man charged with teenage sex trafficking and a new way to catch thieves in Gaithersburg.
Bethesda Olympian, 15, Takes Gold BETHESDA—Friends, teachers, classmates and supporters of Olympian Katie Ledecky gathered at the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Friday to watch as the 15-year-old swam her way to the gold medal in the women's 800m freestyle. Ledecky, a rising sophomore at Stone Ridge, is the youngest member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. Read more on Bethesda Patch. Montgomery County Man Charged With Teenage Sex Trafficking TAKOMA PARK—A Montgomery County man has been charged with working a teenage girl as a prostitute in Maryland and Northern Virginia, according to U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride of the Eastern District of Virginia. Read more on Takoma Park Patch. Gaithersburg Police To Lure Thieves With 'Bait Car…
In this Article:
A round up of events in Rockville this week.
This week brought the first wintery mix and delayed opening for schools. It also brought budget and economic news. On Monday, Federal Realty Investment Trust said "no" to an ice rink at Rockville Town Square. However, a grocery store may be on the way. Tuesday brought news of twenty administrative positions cut for volunteer firefighters as the Montgomery County Council cut $32 million in mid-year spending. County unions accepted a new arbitration law intended to make it easier for the county to win contracts disputes with organized labor, without a peep from the unions. On Wednesday, the Board of Public Works gave final approved to the sale of the former Peary High School to the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy. County schools …
From parking lots to holiday cheer, it happened in Rockville this week
This article has been corrected from its original version. An explanation of the correction follows this article. Events in Rockville this week ranged from the City Council's approval of a controversial project to singing elves. Along the way there was a recounting of personal fortitude and a state championship for a local team. Here's a look back: On Monday, the City Council gave preliminary approval for a parking lot at the Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home that had sparked debate in the city's West End. On Tuesday, Vietnam Veteran Everett Alvarez, Jr. shared the story of his years as a POW following the Gulf of Tonkin incident. Wednesday found 1,500 Rockville residents without power after early morning thunderstorms and strong winds …
In this Article:
Katie Griffith
2:22 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Hi Anton! Thanks for your comment. Check out the latest reporting on Wheaton redevelopment on Wheaton Patch here: http://patch.com/A-zW26 more ›