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White Plains People were to be able to begin booking appointments for the latest allocation of COVID-19 doses Saturday, March 13, according to a statement from CVS. "We're proud to play a part in increasing access to the vaccine to as many people as possible to enable reopening efforts in the communities we serve," said Neela Montgomery, president of CVS Pharmacy and executive vice president of CVS Health, in a statement. CVS has been adding stores to the list of stores previously activated in Maryland for vaccine distribution. Only the Oakland location in Garrett County had any availability ...

Fires Reported in Loudoun, Montgomery Counties Amid Red Flag Fire Weather Warning NBC Washington Staff © Provided by NBC Washington D.C. Loudoun County firefighters have been called to numerous outside fires Sunday amid a red flag fire weather warning, according to a spokesperson, while Montgomery County firefighters battled an at least five-acre blaze. In Montgomery County, crews were called to the 21500 block of Whites Ferry Road near Edwards Ferry Road in Poolesville around 1:25 p.m. for reports of fire burning in a wooded area. The fire spread to five acres and jumped ...

Council split on state bill letting grocery stores sell alcohol Opponents say change could hurt small businesses By Briana Adhikusuma and Dan Schere | February 23, 2021 | 11:03 am File photo A state delegate from Montgomery County is pushing to let some grocery and convenience stores sell alcohol, a major deviation from the current law, which restricts them from selling beer or wine. The Montgomery County Council was split on Monday on whether to support the bill, eventually tabling a vote on its official stance. Del. Lily Qi’s bill is aimed at encouraging grocery businesses to settle i...

Updated: 8:56 AM EST Feb 20, 2021 Lisa Robinson I-Team Reporter A log cabin built by former slaves in Maryland tells a story of the aspirations of Black people after emancipation.Chanell Kelton, one of the descendants who lived in the house, has tons of memories of growing up in the home."There were always big gatherings and family reunions," Kelton said.In 1875, it was the first house built in what became the free African American community of Jonesville in rural Montgomery County. It was named Jonesville for the brothers who built the house, Richard and Erasmus ...

Following Legal Dispute, White’s Ferry Purchased by Virginia Businessman Montgomery County’s historic White’s Ferry has a new owner who plans to resume service after it was shutdown last December over a legal dispute. Chuck Kuhn, CEO of the Sterling-based company JK Moving Services, purchased the ferry with his wife, Stacy, according to a statement. Kerri Cook, President of the Poolesville Town Commissioners, said residents are cautiously optimistic and happy to hear that the ferry may reopen. White’s Ferry transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery County, near...