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Montgomery, Prince George's Counties Hit Hard by Storm
Destruction, power outages, sizzling heat were hallmarks of storm.

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Destruction, power outages, sizzling heat were hallmarks of storm.

The town's tree service is working to clear roads and passages in town.
Crews are being brought in from Oklahoma and the Carolinas to assist in repairs, Pepco Region President Tom Graham said Sunday.
Destruction, power outages, sizzling heat were hallmarks of storm.
Friday night's powerful storm system caused severe damage to trees, utility lines, and buildings.
Severe winds, lightning, and torrential rain swept through Montgomery and Prince George's counties. 'Everyone thought they were going to die,' one resident wrote.
The event runs from 6-8 p.m. outside of University Park Elementary School.
The longtime educator and advocate of the sciences will begin the new role on Oct. 1.
Looking for a new home in the area? See what's on display.
The collision occurred around 5:25 a.m. Thursday.
Officials are reminding public that all fireworks and pyrotechnics are illegal in Prince George's County.
Officials are reminding public that all fireworks and pyrotechnics are illegal in Prince George's County.
He escaped from his home in College Park's Berwyn District on Monday.
He escaped from his home in College Park's Berwyn District on Monday.
A roundup of recent sales in University Park, Riverdale Park, and East Riverdale.
A roundup of recent sales in College Park.
Public works personnel will collect any remaining branches, brush, or yard waste.
Six authors will read selections from 'Life in Me Like Grass on Fire: Love Poems.'
A summary of incidents from June 18 to June 24.