Category: Breaking

A dangerous wind storm is whipping through the area, causing downed trees, power lines, and numerous cancellations. Graphic courtesy National Weather Service. A high-impact storm is moving through the area through Saturday, leaving downed trees, power lines and numerous cancellations in its wake. A High Wind Warning has been issued through 6AM Saturday by the National Weather Service. Montgomery County Government is open with liberal leave for non-essential employees. MCPS is closed. Recreation programs, classes, and activities are canceled. Senior Centers are closed and Recreation Centers are open for drop-in activities only. OPM is reporting that all Federal offices...

Fire department response to Parkside Terrace Apartments. All photos courtesy David Asche Photography, LLC. A two-alarm fire at the Parkside Terrace Apartments last night displaced about two dozen people and damaged 12 units, according to fire department officials. Several people were rescued from the complex at 537 Thayer Ave., and one person was transported for treatment of smoke inhalation. The fire started in a second floor bedroom when a laptop overheated and caught a bed on fire. Damage is estimated to be more than...