Maryam Shahzad
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5 things to know today, Oct. 1, in Montgomery County (opens the original)
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It’s Thursday, Oct. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Weather: Today’s forecast is partly sunny then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. See more here 2. New Law: In Maryland, new laws go into effect today, including a law to stop “super speeders” through technology. MCM spoke with Police Lt. Patrick Kepp and Olney resident Mindy Badin, both who personally know the urgency of
Essential water use request lifted (opens the original)
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As of 5 p.m., WSSC Water’s essential water use request has been lifted. The Potomac filtration plant is producing water and the system is back to normal levels, according to WSSC. Power “remains stable and adequate.” The plant continues operating under a temporary workaround while crews work toward a permanent solution. The essential water use request was in effect since 8:45 a.m. Tuesday for all customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties due to a power outage at the Potomac plant. Fin
Essential water use request still in effect as crews work to fully restore operations at Potomac plant (opens the original)
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As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, the essential water use request remains in effect as progress is being made to restore normal operations to the Potomac water filtration plant, according to WSSC Water. On Tuesday morning, the utility announced there was a power outage at its Potomac plant and all customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties were urged to use water for essential purposes only. The outage affected nearly 2 million customers across the two counties. Power was restored as of 9:35 p.m
Jawando back to work in-person after heart attack (opens the original)
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Will Jawando, County Councilmember and Democratic nominee for County Executive, returned to in-person council duties on Tuesday after he had a heart attack on Sept. 5. Jawando said he feels good and is on track to a full recovery — “But I do want to be clear, I am pacing myself,” he said during a media briefing at the council building in Rockville. “I have to take my time. I have to make sure I’m eating, that my blood sugar doesn’t get too low. I have to make sure I don’t jump out of my seat too
WSSC urges essential water use only due to power outage at Potomac filtration plant (opens the original)
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Update 4:49 p.m. Sept. 29: According to Pepco, electric service is restored to the Potomac water filtration plant, but WSSC Water is troubleshooting an equipment issue that prevents it from operating. According to WSSC, an “unknown electrical problem” at the plant is affecting the ability to bring systems back up to produce water. If systems do not start working soon, WSSC will issue a boil water advisory. Effective 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, WSSC Water urges all customers in Montgomery and Prince Georg
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