Teen boy charged in connection to Clarksburg apartment fire that displaced 43, Elrich says

Plus: Montgomery College ranked No. 1 community college in the state; Officials warn of algal mats in Potomac River toxic to animals

August 22, 2024 10:00 a.m.

A 16-year-old boy was charged in connection with a Saturday fire at an apartment building in Montgomery County, County Executive Marc Elrich said at his weekly media briefing Tuesday. The fire is now being investigated as an arson case. [WUSA 9]

Montgomery College ranked No. 1 community college in the state

A new WalletHub study shows that the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas have some of the best community colleges in the country. The study ranked Maryland as the No. 1 state for community colleges with Montgomery College ranked No. 1 in the state. [WTOP]

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Officials warn of algal mats in Potomac River toxic to animals

Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials are warning residents in Montgomery County to keep their pets out of the Potomac River due to the detection of algae mats in the near. The mats, which indicate possible algal blooms, can be toxic to animals when ingested. [Montgomery Community Media]

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