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Chevy Chase · Chevy ChaseMD Man Charged In Gold Bar Scam That Targeted Bethesda Resident - Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD - A Baltimore County man is facing charges after authorities said he scammed a Bethesda resident out of more than $1 million.See the Story
MD Man Charged In Gold Bar Scam That Targeted Bethesda Resident
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Montgomery County, Maryland · Montgomery CountyThe growing trend of gold bar scams raises questions, such as “What’s in it for the crook?” And “How does it work?” Such scams have tricked more than a dozen people in Montgomery County, Maryland, alone, leading to losses topping $1 million in some cases. The scheme involves tricking victims into converting their savings into gold bars and handing them over to the criminals. “Gold is very expensive and it’s very lucrative. It’s easy to transport…See the Story
‘They have a lot of money to end up losing’: Why criminals are choosing to commit gold bar scams
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkActivist Clara Vondrich speaking in downtown Baltimore on Thursday about the need to move away from natural gas, as other advocates stand behind her. Photo by Elijah Pittman.For the past few years, a consumer watchdog has urged state leaders to rethink policies that may prolong the use of natural gas in the state. An array of advocacy groups have amplified that call. On Thursday, that consumer advocate and dozens of other stakeholders crowded in…See the Story
Activists target state's continued reliance on fossil fuels in energy portfolio - Maryland Matters
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Olympics · BethesdaThe cheers echoing throughout Bethesda’s Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart gym on Thursday were almost overwhelming. “U! S! A!” “Katie! Phoebe! Erin!” “Gators!” The more than 800 Stone Ridge community members joining in on the cheering were part of an afternoon pep rally celebrating three alums competing on the swimming world stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell. “It’s so rare for even one st…See the Story
Hundreds join Stone Ridge celebration of its three Olympic swimmers
Bethesda, Maryland · BethesdaOne of four defendants charged in connection with the death of a teen found in Olney in May 2023 pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder in Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office Roberto Rivera-Delgado, 23, of unknown address, pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder charge, as well as conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and participating in a criminal organization…See the Story
Man pleads guilty in 2023 death of teen found in Olney woods
Bethesda, Maryland · BethesdaThe Montgomery County Council will soon be faced with a decision on a proposed zoning initiative that, if passed, would allow duplexes, triplexes and smaller apartment buildings to be built in single-family home neighborhoods. The Attainable Housing Strategies initiative outlines recommendations to the County Council for zoning changes in single-family home zones. The changes, which the council would have to approve, aim to provide more housing …See the Story
County Council may consider proposal to allow more housing options in single-family home zones
Olympics · BethesdaKatie Ledecky is widely considered to be the world's greatest female swimmer, with seven Olympic gold medals under her belt heading into the 2024 Olympics in Paris.Al Bello/Getty ImagesKatie Ledecky is poised to add more medals to her collection at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Ledecky, now 27, made her Olympic debut in London in 2012, when she was just 15.This year's Summer Games could solidify Ledecky as one of the all-time greatest swimmers in hist…See the Story
Katie Ledecky is the world's most decorated female swimmer. Here's what to know about her life, career, and medals.
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