Safety Board to release cause of Silver Spring apartment explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a hearing in March to “the probable cause” of the incident at the Flower Branch Apartments. Six people died and 65 were hospitalized in the explosion, believed to be caused by a gas leak in a utility room. [Washington Post]
Bethesda resident re-elected as state treasurer
Nancy Kopp has held the position since 2002. She easily won the vote of both the House of Delegates and the state Senate. Kopp represented Bethesda in the Maryland House of Delegates for nearly 30 years. [Baltimore Sun]
Police release composite sketch in Rockville death investigation
Investigators have yet to identify the man found near Lake Bernard Frank and Trailway Drive on Feb. 2. Police continue to seek the public’s help in the investigation. [MCP News]
Today’s weather
Winter Storm Warning in effect throughout the day on Wednesday. Snow accumulation of three to six inches expected. Snow and sleet expected through the evening.
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