Benefits of speed humps outweigh risks in Montco report
A Montgomery County study concludes speed humps are the most effective and least costly way to slow traffic and improve quality of life despite negatives like slightly slower emergency response. The report recommends local neighborhood choice on lifting the moratorium and notes delays of three to seven seconds per incident for large emergency vehicles, with mixed effects on accidents across 27 streets sampled.
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Activists Charge INS Targeting Hispanics in Raids
A coalition of Hispanic activists demands congressional review of the Immigration and Naturalization Service amid claims of ethnic profiling after a Bethesda raid at Thyme Square restaurant that led to seven arrests, all Hispanics. INS officials defend their policy of questioning workers based on tips and known hiring patterns.
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Intruder Targeted After Gaithersburg Assault on Leaf Cup Road
Montgomery County Crime Solvers seek information on a man who beat a woman in her Gaithersburg townhouse on January 13 around 6 30 pm. She was found two hours later and hospitalized. No entry or motive known. A $1 000 cash reward is offered for tips leading to arrest and indictment. Call 1 800 673 2777 with anonymous information.
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Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Derek Baliles
Leaf Cup Road
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Free tax help workshops in Montgomery County
Montgomery County residents can attend free workshops on Federal and Maryland tax forms at the Upcounty Regional Services Center through April 14. Pre register for daytime sessions on Feb 10 Mar 3 and Apr 7 or evening sessions on Feb 19 Mar 12 26 and Apr 9 14. Call 301 217 3400 to schedule. Individuals needing 1040 itemized help should call 301 590 9638 for an individual appointment.
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Maryland
Upcounty Regional Services Center
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