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Mont. Co. parking meters to accept credit cards

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Monday, February 24th, 2014, 2:28pm


BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA9) -- New "smart" parking meters that accept credit cards are being installed in Montgomery County, Isiah Leggett announced Monday.

The new meters in Bethesda will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover in additions to coins or pay-by-cell phone.

The new "smart" parking meters will instantly process credit card transactions using the highest level of security. Information in the meter window displays parking rates, hours and days when payment is required, and notes parking restrictions, according to a press release.

Officials say the changeover to "smart" parking meters is expected to take about a week, weather permitting.

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House fire in Bethesda under investigation

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Monday, February 17th, 2014, 8:33am


BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA9) -- The cause of a fire at a home in Bethesda remains under investigation.

The fire broke out at a home on Irvington Avenue just off Bradley Boulevard on Sunday.

No one was inside the home at the time.

Neighbors say the man who had lived there died about a year ago.


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Firefighters battling blaze near Washington Gas facility

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Wednesday, February 12th, 2014, 8:14am


NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA9) -- Firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire in the garage bay area attached to a Washington Gas facility in the 11800 block of Nebel St. in North Bethesda.

According to fire official Beth Ann Nesselt, firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 6:11 a.m. Nesselt says the structure is a fleet facility for Washington Gas where trucks are dispatched.

Firefighters are currently fighting the fire from the outside of the building.

We're told there are no reported injuries.

Investigators are on the scene.


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Single car accident snarls I-270 traffic

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Monday, February 10th, 2014, 7:36am

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA9) -- A single car accident along southbound I-270 snarled traffic for Monday morning commuters.

The vehicle crashed near Democracy Boulevard and Montgomery Mall and removal of the vehicle blocked multiple lanes for an extended period of time, according to WUSA9 traffic reporter Beverly Farmer.

The result was a backup of cars for a few miles, with traffic stretching north as far as Falls Road.

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Water main break closes Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda

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Tuesday, January 28th, 2014, 2:24pm

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA9) -- Montgomery County Police say Southbound Wisconsin Avenue (Rt.355) is closed to traffic between Woodmont Avenue and Battery Lane due to a water main break.

Traffic is being diverted onto Woodmont Avenue and can rejoin Rt. 355 at Battery Lane, say police.

The road is expected to be closed through rush hour.

There was no estimated time to complete repairs.

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JOIN THE HAY-ADAMS FOR JAN. 27 AUTHOR SERIES WITH RICHARD MOE & LUNCH BY CHEF PETER SCHAFFRATH

Submitted by Sherry Moeller
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014, 8:31am
JOIN THE HAY-ADAMS FOR JAN. 27 AUTHOR SERIES WITH RICHARD MOE & LUNCH BY CHEF PETER SCHAFFRATH

The American lawyer and preservationist will discuss his latest book, Roosevelt’s Second Act, while The Hay-Adams Chef Peter Schaffrath presents a delicious lunch on Top of the Hay, the hotel's rooftop venue

On Monday, January 27, 2014, The Hay-Adams Author Series will welcome Richard Moe, who has had a distinguished career in government, law and historic preservation, to discuss his recent book, Roosevelt’s Second Act: The Election of 1940 and The Politics of War, while dining with guests at The Top of the Hay, the Hotel’s elegant rooftop spaces overlooking the White House. Chef Peter Schaffrath will prepare a delicious seasonal luncheon with dessert by Pastry Chef Josh Short.

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Damage to Bethesda museum

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014, 4:41pm

BETHESDA, Md. -- Officials have reported extensive damage to the Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum after a pipe froze and burst.

It happened on January 8 due to the cold weather. Renovations will taken a minimum of six weeks, officials said.

Artists and staff are actively working to find different venues for the show "To Life!" a celebration of nature and the living world. It was scheduled to run at a museum gallery until February 27.

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