The radon. However, not only did it fail to retest the schools but mcps never notified parents or staff. In turn, hundreds of students and teachers have been attending class with levels of radon both the e. P. A. And the local experts say can cause lung cancer after prolonged exposure. It wasnt until this man, a local Community Watchdog requested that a radar report from the mcps be released. That is when the corrective action began. They might say they take the issue of radon seriously, but it sure looks like they take the issue of radon as something to be covered up. Its a mistake. We didnt retake the way the normal protocols say we should. Were retesting now and will remediate and move forward. Kevin what is the detailed plan to fix the problem . That is new at 5 00. We are live in rockville, im kevin lewis, abc7 news. Jonathan thank you. Boy, outside dreary, gray, drizzly. A day to stay inside. Kellye it is. Good news is on the horizon. Chief meteorologist doug hill is in the storm watch 7 Weather Center with a check of the forecast. When is it going to dry out . Doug late tomorrow night, it will start. The rain has stopped now. It has pushed through the county and the baltimore area. In the meantime, there will be areas of drizzle and fog in the clouds. New strengthening across eastern tennessee. There is an inch and a half in springfield. The temperatures are pinned in the 40s. Warmer air is located just to the east of the washington area. To the west. The temperatures are 47 to 53. We look ahead to brighter days and throw in the weekend as no extra charge. Kellye it sounds good. Thank you. Kellye in Montgomery County, police are on the lookout for forcing her way in a mans house and tying him up and robbing him. We look at what the police know so far. The Shopping Center the police say the suspect used the victims bank cards and credit cards at several locations here including at the wells fargo and across the way at the target within 24 hours of the Home Invasion. The 74yearold victim spoke to reporters today but asked us not to identify him. He said it happened last month november 9. He got home and a couple of minutes later a woman knocked on the door and asked him if she could use the bathroom. He didnt let her in but 30 minutes later the same woman returned. But this time he answered the door and says she pushed the door open and tied him up and throaten to kill him. This is the surveillance photos at some of the locations. There were two other people in other places trying to make money out in the a. T. M. With the victims carted. She was a raying maniac the way she acted. Police are asking if you know anything about the suspect seen in the surveillance photos to call the Montgomery CountyPolice Department. In wheaton, diane cho, abc7 news. Jonathan thank you. The second day of jury selection is wrapping up in the first trial for one of the officers in the freddie gray death. Maryland bureau chief brad bell is live as the officer william porters trial a taking shape. Brad . Brad yeah, it is. Right now we are seeing no sign of protesters out here. That is something that people have been talking about. But the jury selection is ongoing. Behind the columns. Following a pattern we saw yesterday, 75 perspective jurors wrought in brought in room, asked a series of questions. What they found out immediately was that Everybody Knows about the freddie gray case, the rioting and the curfew put in place. That demonstrates the challenge to seat a fair and impartial jury. Many believe it can be done and quickly. The prince georges state attorney glen ivy among them. The key question is can you set it aside to follow the evidence and the law to render a verdict just based on what you hear in court here . I think you will pick 12 jurors and four alternates to make sure they have enough to reach a verdict. Brad that is the goal. The judge hopes to make that happen as early as tomorrow. Get a qualified jury pool. Then the defense and the prosecution have an opportunity to strike the jurors or say we just dont want them. When that process is done, they will have a jury. When we come back at 5 00, we will show you the numbers they are contending with. Just how many of the people know an awful lot about this case. In baltimore, brad bell, abc7 news. Jonathan thanks. The Maryland State Police warn drivers to be on the lookout for police impersonator. A woman said a person with montana plates pulled her over this morning. She sensed something was wrong so she locked her door and called 911. When the driver approached the side window she told the guy she called the police and they were on the way. He left. He was white, 511 red hair, had on glasses and a bomber style jacket. Kellye developing now, Chicago Police superintendent lost his job amid protest over the Fatal Shooting of a teenager. This morning, mayor rahm emanuel asked for and received the resignation of garry mccarthy. Announcing the creation of a task force on police accountability. Manassas said Mccarthy Emmanuel said mccarthy lost the trust of the people. Reinvigorating the oversight and we will take the necessary steps to build trust between the police and the residents and the communities they serve. Kellye Laquan Mcdonald was shot 16 times in october of 2014. Dash cam video of the shooting was released last week. Officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with firstdegree murder the same day. Jonathan well, today, there is word now that the u. S. Is committing more forces to the war on terror. Defense secretary Ash Carter Says a new operation will be sent to syria and iraq. The special operators will over time be able to conduct raids, free hostages, gather intelligence, and capture isil leaders. Jonathan secretary carter did not specify exactly how many u. S. Troops are heading to the region. Right now we know there are 3,500 american troops in that area. President obama has previously fewer than 50 special operators would be going to syria. We are actually going to be diving deep in issues surrounding the war on terror tonight in a special town hall meeting. Senior political reporter scott thuman will join us live from ben judgment as we talk to belgium as we talk to a panel of experts as we talk about the world situation, isis and domestic terror tonight at 7 00 on the sister station newschannel8. You can also see it on wjla. Com. Kellye two men are in custody this afternoon accused of robbing a bank in a busy neighborhood this morning. It happened along North Washington street, north of old town alexandria. Womack and waller are now in custody. Jeff goldberg reports the search for the suspects took a toll on schools. Its a crime few people expect or see coming. It was quick. Jeff it happened before 10 00 at the pnc bank many montgomery. Two men rush in the bank demanding money. They leave with cash, leaving everyone inside shocked and unharmed. They came in here and they were asking about it. Jeff mehdi had not but like others he could not believe it happened here. Its really a surprise. Im worried about that. I spoke to my boss and even he was worried about it. Jeff the police investigated the scene and others spotted something about a mile and a half away near potomac yard. A search of that area turned up a suspect and then another. The Police Department has two suspects in custody. All afternoon pnc customers like careline was told it was closed. Amazed and concerned. Jeff she is received that no one was hurt but fears it can happen anywhere as the Holiday Season moves forward. Unfortunately when bad people take advantage of good people. You have to be wary. Jonathan a quarter of all Bank Robberies taken place in the last two years in the month of december. Law enforcement wants to create awareness about the trend and warn anyone who might be considering robbing a bank. One of the fruits may be hard to find at the supermarket. Well explain why strawberries are in short supply. Kellye later, support for a woman living in the car with eight kids. Find out how can help. And a big honor for a small group. What they did to end up on the spotlight on discover the world animals, seen those before but sometimes they do it on their own mmm foot wow food for giants oooo no wonder no one has eaten this sandwich kids discover the world with their mouths detergent is harmful if swallowed, so keep laundry pacs up and away from children brought to you by tide kellye tonights spotlight on education, a d. C. School system surprises an employee deemed worthy of a standing ovation. Unannounced visit by the top educator at Marie Reed School in northwest. They had no idea Kiya Henderson had come to share a big surprise. The staff person of the year for the whole wide district. [applause] kellye fallin alttimore. Im responsible for the operations of the building. Im responsible for the facilities. I am responsible for making sure that the school has everything it needs. Without her, i dont think the school would be as great as it is now. Which is why lattimore is receiving the standing ovation award from the d. C. Education fund. This is a time where the Community Comes together to honor really amazing educators in the d. C. Public schools. Kellye today henderson visited the staff member of the year, teacher of the year and the principal of the year when they receive a cash prize at a Kennedy CenterAward Ceremony in february. Its an amazing night where we give the dichersd teachers and the Staff Members recognition they are due. She works hard getting up in the morning and comes to help us. Im honored to receive this award. The Award Ceremony will be held monday february 1 from 6 30 till 8 30 at the Kennedy Center. Jonathan awesome. As we get closer to the end of the year we get the best of lifts out there. Spotify not last, they are first. They have come out with the first list. Drake was the strength artist of the year. His songs were listened to 1. 8 billion times worldwide. A lot of people. Rihanna was the female most streamed performer with 1 billion listens. And lean on me by major laser was the most streamed song with 540 million streams. Kellye wow jonathan so when you add up all the people who are streaming, hopefully they are not doing it at work. Kellye no. Not at all. Well, for the past few hours film crews have been shooting video of passengers on the v. R. E. They are using the station and will be used for the world greatest. They let the passengers on the sign 305 know they will likely be on camera. So they get a warning about this. They dont just start filming. Jonathan not like they can jump off. Kellye true. Jonathan speaking of jumping off, go to the traffic situation. Jamie sullivan, hopefully its moving so people dont feel like they are jumping off. Jamie they are sitting there, so not much room to move far. Bumper to bumper traffic on the capital beltway. We see this in the normal spot. Traveling on the beltway in the northwest corner to get from tysons closer to 270 near seven locks road. Lets talk about how slow you are traveling. As we move to the maps it is going to be just under 13 Miles Per Hour on the interloop as you get closer to 270. D. C. We are okay. 295 is slow. The 8mileperhour. A crash just happened on the interloop past van doran street. We will keep you updatedded on this. It may grow more. Extra time if you can. If not, you may be late for dinner if youre closer to the interstate and heading south on 95. Kellye thank you, jamie. People in oklahoma are thawing out after a weekend ice storm and they have cool sites to show for it. Take a look at what it left behind. The ice grows to the speed limit sign. The imprint slowly slid down the pole. It is going viral and has been shared thousands of times. Pretty school. Jonathan that is pretty school. Im glad its in oklahoma. Kellye we both are. Doug today is the first day of meteorological winter, december 1. There are no signs of wintry weather anytime soon. The extended guide looks like december is above average temperature wise. Kellye were all right with that. Doug long way to go this winter. Look back, being the first meteorological winter. The past five winters in washington to see when we had the first measurable snow. 2012 was our first and this can be late. But well see what happens here. We know the winter forecast we are talking about the temperatures that are at and above average for the area. Snowfall below average as well. Long way to go. Its chilly out there. Temperatures in the 40s. The numbers have been creeping up on the other side of the chesapeake bay. In the upper 50s. Look at those warmer temperatures here tomorrow. In the meantime, stuck in 40s. 94 of rain in annapolis. 86 in stafford. We have a break from the main. More rain lining up farther south and that will move in late tonight and be with us for the morning commute. And at times the entire day tomorrow. This is optimistic here to think we will get a break here. Tomorrow afternoon we are good to go for quite a few days. High pressure builds in. 11 00 p. M. Tomorrow, we should be in the clear, clearing skies and the gusty northwesterly winds for thursday. Comfortably cool temperatures. On thursday we are lighting the National Christmas tree and the weather will be ideal. It will be on the chilly side around the area. Jonathan bad weather is blamed for a strawberry shortage. Cold conditions in california with cold winter in mexico and florida causing a shortage. Orders of strawberries are delayed or canceled because of the ruined crops. Produce suppliers will still find them but there will be a difference in the price and in strawberries. Kellye not good news. They are smaller berries. They are out there but you pay for them. In some areas the price of strawberries doubled. Im not happy to hear that at all. Strawberry shortcake, strawberry dipped in chocolate. Coming up next, find out how the hackers are compromising for popular items. Jonathan later for us, giving is good. This giving tuesday we will take a look at the impact that the charitable actions can have on your health and exactly how we each give every year. Jonathan a great resource for you. 7 on your side with a look at how to ask an attorney a question. Great resource. Horace we have done it a few times before and its popular. The phones ring off the hook. If you would like to call in and ask the attorneys any question you like about anything pertaining to the law, 7032369220. The folks in the help center from the Whitman Walker center. Alison, tell me, you have a specific expertise to answer any questions that people will call in. So we are a medical facility that offers a whole team of the lawyers and public benefit, navigator who can answer questions about medical insurance, discrimination related to lbgt, hiv care and any kind of area where people are having trouble on this care because of a barrier is where we are focusing on the effort. We would be happy to answer questions. Horace thank you. Well be here now until 6 30. Any legal questions that you have, give us a call 7032369220. Kellye thank you. Coming up at 4 00 mommy, can i have a glass of water . Kellye the call few parents want to hear in the middle of the night. Find out how to help your kids stop delaying when its time to go to bed. If you miss these unforgettable faces and you miss unforgettable story. Today we have an update about a homeless mother in d. C. With eight of her children. This is why i announcer youre watching abc7 news at 4 00. 7 on your side. Kellye 7 on your side received overwhelming number of requests to help a local mother and eight children after a story we aired yesterday. The mother says she was the victim of Domestic Abuse and no one would help her find a place to live because she had too many children. Jennifer donelan joins us now with todays outpouring of support you will only see on 7. Jennifer what a difference a day makes. When i met maria herrera, she was overwhelmed with fear and frustration and had spent a number of nights in a van with her small children. The children in the back. Three were up front. And she said help was hard to find. They told me i have too many kids. They dont help me. Jennifer too many children is what she says she was told over and over. A tipster called us and told us she was in a parking lot and we found her. We got on with Human Services and they stepped up last night through the Family Resource center. Two were overwhelmed with calls with people wanting to help them. And here is the information on your screen. Attention maria herring ra to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. You can go to the website if you dont have a pen and paper ready. Jonathan this is a great story as far as helping provide assistance to her. Eight children, how old are the kids . Jennifer twin 1yearolds, 3yearold, 4yearold boy, 5yearold, 11, 13, 15. One of the babies is disabled. Its all girls except for the 4yearold boy. Sweet and kind as you can be. Jonathan how can you live in a car . Jennifer they were cramped in there. The car was seemed up. The trunk was packed. Friends were doing what they could to let them stay with them. But apartments have occupancy limits and they were trying to find it under the radar. She had to keep moving around. So we are glad they got a roof over their head. Jonathan so great you found them help. Thanks. Kellye well, its certainly not a fun day to be outside in the elements or driving around the area. Jonathan hopefully you have to go odds you dont have to go outside. This is a dreary day. We could use sunshine. Doug the sun will be back on thursday. This is bethesda, at the country club. You know the drill. At least for the moment the steady rain moved out of the area and moved north of bethesda. You can see the low clouds with fog and evening hours. The temperatures are creeping up. 48 now at andrews and the Reagan National airport. There is warm air closing in from two angles. We will warm up a degree