Woman carjacked in Wheaton
Two men were arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a vehicle at gunpoint in Wheaton.
The vehicle was found about 15 minutes later and police said they found a fake handgun. [Washington Post]
Government shutdown leaves county resident’s retirement in limbo
In its twelfth day, the government shutdown has postponed one Montgomery County man’s retirement, which was originally scheduled for Dec. 30.
David Fitzpatrick, who works at Independence National Historical Park, said he had planned to visit his daughter in Ireland but has stayed home until his retirement is finalized. [Fox 29]
Area’s first baby of 2019 from Silver Spring
The Washington, D.C.-area’s first baby of 2019 was born just 34 seconds after the start of the new year at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.
Meilani Morales weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces and her parents, Julie Palencia and Silvio Morales, live in Silver Spring. [WTOP]
Today’s weather
Wednesday is expected to be cloudy, with high temperatures in the mid-40s and overnight lows around 41 degrees.
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