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Bethesda, Maryland · BethesdaVoter turnout was lower during Montgomery County’s eight days of early voting than it was in 2022, according to Maryland State Board of Elections data and local elections officials. “There’s an interesting comparison between early voting for this primary and early voting for the [2022] gubernatorial primary,” Montgomery County Board of Elections President David Naimon said. “The gubernatorial primary had a hotly contested gubernatorial race and …See the Story
Montgomery County early voting sites saw low turnout, officials say
Bethesda, Maryland · BethesdaMontgomery County Public Schools and county police are warning families about the potential dangers of high school seniors participating in a game of tag called the “Senior Assassins.” The game involves students recording videos of themselves as they spray other students with water guns to eliminate them from the competition, MCPS said in a Friday email sent to families. The videos are then posted to social media. The last student in the game is…See the Story
MCPS warns about dangers of ‘Senior Assassins’ challenge game
Climate Change · BethesdaTrees in Montgomery County are facing several threats including invasive plants and bugs, climate change and development—even as the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments encourages its jurisdictions to try to ensure at least 50% tree canopy coverage for the region through 2050. In April, the council announced its regional tree canopy goal along with a report detailing the amount of tree canopy loss and gains in jurisdictions across the…See the Story
County trees threatened by climate change, development, invasive plants and bugs
Silver Spring · Silver SpringFormer Montgomery County, Maryland public school teacher sentenced to 30 years suspended prison for sexual abuse of several students during time at Cloverly Elementary in Silver Spring, announced Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. John Vigna, 57, pleaded guilty in March to multiple charges of child sexual abuse between 2001 and 2016, prosecutors said. Vigna had already served over six years of a 48-year sentence after being found guilt…See the Story
Dan, 30 years as an abusive teacher
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Rockville, Maryland · RockvilleDetectives in Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that killed a 43-year-old man on Wednesday. The victim has been identified as Earl William Smith, of Clinton, according to a Friday news release from police. Just after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel and police officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck on the westbound side of Norbeck Road, between Georgia Avenue and …See the Story
Police: Driver hit sign, exited car before being struck, killed in Rockville
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Senate · BethesdaJanice Turner calmly walked toward St. John Baptist Church in Columbia ready to cast her ballot Monday during early voting in Maryland’s primary election. Before the Columbia resident voted, she chatted with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) and received a lime-green Alsobrooks wristband. Turner gladly accepted it and strapped it around her left wrist. “She already earned my vote,” Turner said as she walked to park her vehic…See the Story