Silver Spring, MD|News|
MD Woman Sentenced For Role In Teen Brother's Murder
A woman from Accokeek was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for her role in the 2017 death of her 17-year-old brother in Silver Spring.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Bank Robber Gets Away With Cash In North Stafford: Sheriff's Office
Detectives are investigating a bank robbery that took place Tuesday when a man walked into Carter Bank & Trust and implied he had a gun.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Health Inspections: 32 Violations At 1 Restaurant
The Rappahannock Area Health District recorded violations at several facilities around Fredericksburg during recent restaurant inspections.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Montgomery Co.'s Top Restaurants
Don’t wait until the last minute to make a reservation if you plan to celebrate Valentine's Day at a Montgomery County restaurant.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
2 Teens Charged In Robbery Of Fredericksburg Tobacco And Vape Store
Two juveniles from Stafford County have been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a tobacco and vape store in Fredericksburg.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Glen Echo Park Celebrates Black History By Sharing Art With Community
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is celebrating Black History Month this year by sharing the works of Black artists.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Dunkin' In Silver Spring To Host Customer Appreciation Event
Dunkin’ is hosting a customer appreciation event at its Next Generation restaurant store in Silver Spring from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Girl Charged With Felony Threat To Bomb School In Stafford: Sheriff
A girl who lives in the Stafford Lakes area near Fredericksburg was detained Monday night in connection with a bomb threat against a school.
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Wheaton, MD|News|
Officials Release Camera Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Wheaton
Dashboard and body-worn camera footage of a fatal police pursuit in Wheaton was released Tuesday by the state attorney general's office.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Board Of Education Appoints Monique Felder As Interim Superintendent
After the departure of MCPS Superintendent Monifa McKnight, the school board appointed Monique Felder as McKnight's interim replacement.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Retirement In Sight For Maryland Lottery Winner From Chevy Chase
A player from Chevy Chase scored a $50,000 prize when the Bonus Match 5 numbers were drawn on Jan. 31, according to the Maryland Lottery.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Crime In Montgomery County Increases For Third Year In A Row
Montgomery County saw an increase in crime in 2023 for the third year in a row, with homicides up by 32 percent, according to new data.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Free Chromebooks Available To Low-Income Families In Montgomery County
Starting Wednesday, Montgomery Connects is providing 60,000 free Chromebooks to county residents who do not have access to a computer.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
MD Man Found With USPS 'Arrow' Keys, $80K In Checks Pleads Guilty
A Silver Spring man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of U.S. Postal Service keys used to access USPS mail receptacles, officials said.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
4th Suspect Charged In Silver Spring Fatal Shooting: Police
A fourth suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of Deandre Keith Ellis last March has been arrested, police said Monday.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Council President To Address Why 'Bad Actors' At MCPS Were Not Stopped
Council President Andrew Friedson said the issues facing MCPS are not only about former Superintendent McKnight, but go back many years.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Fredericksburg's Top Restaurants
Don’t wait until the last minute to make a reservation if you plan to celebrate Valentine's Day at a Fredericksburg area restaurant.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Group Seeks Leader Of 'Entrepreneurial Ecosystem' In Fredericksburg
The Rivers Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is seeking an executive director, based in Fredericksburg, who will lead the region's program.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Relax The Back Store Coming To Rockville Shopping Center: Report
Relax The Back is planning to open a new store in the Shops at Congressional shopping center in Rockville, according to The MoCo Show.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Homeowner Locks Herself In Bathroom While Man Burglarizes Home: Police
A man has been charged with first degree burglary after burglarizing a Bethesda residence as the homeowner locked herself in the bathroom.
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