From major biotech and life science employers in the area. That its becoming increasingly harder to attract businesses and employees to Frederick County when we have this perception that were not welcoming. The impression was very much exclusivity and youre not welcome here. Reporter proponents like Republican Council member billy shreeve said the bill was enacted in 2012 to save the county money on translators and interpreters, but they can still be provided. Theres 11 exceptions to the law that allow the use of other languages for things as broad as trade and commerce. I think its ridiculous. The people that are here that dont speak english, im a language teacher. They want to learn english. I think its silly. This is america. Its a melting pot. I think it should be totally the official language. Its important to preserve our heritage. English should be the main language. We have to respect that, but we have to welcome all languages. Reporter now tonight is just a public hearing. The
The next big step after our news4 iteam investigation. And tough talk on capitol hill. If this nonsense continues a congressman promises to put Metro Management up to the highest bidder. We start tonight at the live desk with breaking news in Montgomery County. Right now firefighters are evacuating an Apartment Building because of a Carbon Monoxide leak. These are live pictures from the scene there in tacoma park. This is on Eastern Avenue across the street from blair park. 30 to 40 residents have already been evacuated. And right now paramedics are doublechecking that building. Theyre also looking at two people who may have been injured although weve just been told it looks like those two people are going to be okay. Fire rescue teams are going door to door, trying to find the source of that leak, and they started to ventilate the building to try to clear the Carbon Monoxide out of there. They have already requested more ems units. And with rain in the area the county is calling in bu
Reporter well, joyce bartoo who lived here in adams morgan and was a long time d. C. Resident went on a small trip with long time friends and never came home. Harvey flamanoff was surprised to say the least. During one of his first encounters with his new neighbors, the stubbs offered him, something the keys to their beach house. They said you look tired. Why dont you just go down there and use the house for a few days. We did. Its an example of their generosity. Reporter the generous couples lives were cut short this weekend in a Small Plane Crash Near Yellowstone National Park in wyoming. College sweethearts 69yearold gerald and 68yearold diane of annapolis were on board with their good friend and donald scott from denver who was the pilot. It was shocking, very shocking. They were great people. Reporter bartoos son said his mother and diane stubbs had been friends for years while gerald was an employee of the Environmental Protection agency. He had collections of indian artifacts th
And tomorrow. People who are sensitive to the smoke should stay indoors. A woman decided not to go jogging because of the bad area. I notice the smell, i am aware that it is not good for your lungs. My buddy that lives in walnut creek, he put up facebook posts on it saying it smells bad outside, maybe not in those words. [ laughter ] another spare the air day issued because of the smoke. People are advised to limit activity in the unhealthy conditions and refrain from bbqing and limit driving. So, here is how it looks this in outer parts of the bay area today. This is the view from our camera. The yellowish tint is noticeable. And from our camera, you can see conditions there worse. The haze is much thicker and towards the central valley. High temperature records were broken in the bay area today and spare the air alerts broadcast, it is all happening because of a Double Barrel high over the pacific and the western u. S. , driving smoke into the bay area from Trinity County fires. It i
Friends remember him. The 2014 american worked as a consultant at deloitte. Spoke twod the world, languages, and was a star hockey player per on saturday night he was shot and killed outside the shot howard metro station. His College Roommate was in the hospital moments after doctors try to save him. You cant describe that loss spirit you feel like everything has sunk out of you, especially someone who was so kind and was an innocent bystander. Hadriends say that shlonsky just left a party at a local bar when eight shots rang out. Witnesses say a burgundy chrysler 300 with maryland tags fled from the scene. A should have been a great day but it ended in tragedy. Reporter matt intern for u. S. Senator rob portman from ohio paired ohio. The senator released a statement saying that matt was a talented young man with a Bright Future who was taken from us to send. Tonight npd are offering a reward of up to 25,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of matts killers.