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1 dead, 2 injured after Montgomery Co. crash
One man is dead and two others were in the hospital after a head-on collision Tuesday morning in Montgomery County.
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Private school says teacher abused 7 boys 5 decades ago
An all-boys private school in a Maryland suburb of Washington says seven alumni have reported sexual abuse by a now-deceased fifth-grade teacher.
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Swastika found spray painted on Rockville high school, letter to parents says
The discovery of a swastika spray painted on a Rockville, Maryland, school over the weekend was outlined in a letter Monday night to the Richard Montgomery High School community.
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Furloughed federal workers are warned of employment scams, bogus loans
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection said anyone in financial distress should watch out for bogus loans, illegal debt collection practices and work-at-home schemes.
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MLK weekend food drive helps Montgomery Co. residents, furloughed feds
Volunteers, including a group of middle school students, collected donated goods at 18 Giant Supermarkets throughout Montgomery County it’s annual MLK Service Weekend Food Drive. See photos.
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Plunged into a life or death scenario: How to get out of freezing water
Never underestimate the power of mother nature. That was one of many lessons WTOP listeners said they learned from hearing the incredible story of reporter Dave Dildine rescuing a woman from drowning in Rock Creek Park. Here’s what to do if you get stuck.
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Bethesda Blues & Jazz will stay after winning eviction case
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club lives to see another day after the music venue and restaurant prevailed over its landlord in an eviction suit in Montgomery County Circuit Court.
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11-year-old girl starts her own business while her mom is furloughed
An 11-year-old girl from Montgomery County whose mom has spent almost a month out of work as a furloughed federal employee created her own business to help her family and others.
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‘Highly credible’ reports of child sex abuse by former Landon School teacher
The prestigious all-boys private school in Bethesda, Maryland, says investigators received seven “highly credible” reports from alumni about sex abuse by a former teacher.
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Montgomery Co. teacher dies after collapsing during class
A 25-year-old English teacher died in her Montgomery County classroom Thursday morning.
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Police ID Silver Spring bank robbery suspect who was fatally shot
The Montgomery County police have identified the bank robbery suspect who was shot and killed in Silver Spring, Maryland, Wednesday, as well as the officer who shot him.
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Md. guilty verdict shines light on MS-13 violence, human trafficking
A Silver Spring, Maryland, man has been sentenced to serve 15 years in prison in a prostitution and sex-abuse case that highlights MS-13 brutality and human trafficking.
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Bethesda’s Wildwood expansion welcomes trio of eateries
Wildwood Shopping Center on Old Georgetown Road says Joe & The Juice, a Danish chain serving fresh juices, coffees, breakfast and sandwiches, will open this summer. Bethesda Bagels and Flower Child also are on the way.
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Armed bank robbery suspect shot, killed in Silver Spring
A bank robbery suspect with a gun and what he said was a bomb was shot and killed by the Montgomery County police in Silver Spring Wednesday morning, police said.
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After 3-hour, 8-mile backup on Outer Loop, all lanes reopen
The Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway was blocked before Old Georgetown Road in Montgomery County.
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