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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — All Montgomery County Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2, as the county continues to dig out from last weekend storm that covered the region in snow and sleet.

Offices will open on time and staff should report as on a regular non-instructional day, the district said in a notice Sunday.

"All schools are ready and we want our students to come back … however, we are still closed to students," the district announcement said.

Snow and ice removal from this winter weather event has been slow, district officials said, with Monday the first day above freezing in nine days.

"MCPS crews have been working hard this past week and our facilities are ready to re-open. We know we will not have perfect conditions any time soon, but many streets and sidewalks are NOT passable for buses or safe for student walkers," the schools said. "Post-plowing snow piles are creating a safety hazard for our buses, creating poor visibility and blocking access to pass through and turn lanes. Many major roadways still have obstructions that have reduced lanes, making safe travel during peak traffic times difficult."

Why We Can’t Open Tomorrow:

Community use of school buildings may proceed as scheduled.

"Our goal is to open schools on Tuesday, but we need your help. Please help us by getting cars off the streets and sidewalks near you cleared," the district said. "This is a big job and will take all of us to get back to school as safely as possible."

How Residents Can Help:

Additional weather-related information:

The County’s 311 call center will be open regular hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.Contact MC311 by calling 3-1-1 or 240-777-0311. Residents can also visit them online at MC311.com.

As part of Tuesday's announcement, Amazon said it plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Market stores over the next few years.

WASHINGTON — Amazon announced Tuesday it plans to shutter its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go brick-and-mortar stores.

"While we've seen encouraging signals in our Amazon-branded physical grocery stores, we haven't yet created a truly distinctive customer experience with the right economic model needed for large-scale expansion," the company wrote in a blog post.

Some of the Fresh and Go stores will be converted into Whole Foods locations, according to the company. Amazon said Tuesday it plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Market stores over the next few years.

There are currently 14 Amazon Go cashier-less convenience stores and more than 50 Amazon Fresh grocery stores, according to online listings.

While Tuesday's announcement is a major shift in Amazon's grocery strategy, the company said it isn't ditching the idea of brick-and-mortar stores completely.

"We will also continue inventing on behalf of customers to develop a mass physical store format that brings customers distinctive selection, value, and convenience. Over the coming years, we plan to introduce new store concepts that we think customers will be excited about," the company said.

Earlier this month, Amazon announced plans to open its largest-ever retail store. The 230,000-square-foot mega-store outside Chicago would be large enough to fit two average-size Target stores under its roof, according to the Wall Street Journal. The outlet report that more big-box stores are in the works.

"Through it all, our goal remains: to make grocery shopping easier, faster, and more affordable for customers," Amazon said in Tuesday's blog post.

Amazon Fresh stores closing: Full list of current locations

Here is a current list of Amazon Fresh stores, according to Amazon's website.

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Amazon Go stores closing: Full list of current locations

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SILVER SPRING, Md. - Attorneys for a Silver Spring woman who was wrongfully detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in December say she has been reunited with her family.

Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales' case went viral in December after her attorneys took to social media alleging that she was taken into custody by ICE despite being an American citizen born in Maryland.

The story was viewed millions of times online and sparked outrage across the nation.

Statement from attorneys:

"I can confirm that she reunited with family late tonight, thanks to the assistance of members of the legal team. All of her cases remain in active litigation," Sanabria & Associates tells FOX 5.

Her attorneys have consistently said they have indisputable proof she is in the country legally.

In a news conference following Diaz Morales' detainment, her lawyers stated that she has a watermarked birth certificate indicating she was born in a Laurel, Md., hospital that serves as confirmation of her citizenship, along with signed affidavits from witnesses, among other documents.

The backstory:

On Dec. 14, Diaz Morales and her sister were leaving a Baltimore Taco Bell last month when they were stopped by ICE.

She was taken into custody, and her family was unable to see her for weeks. Her attorneys also noted that they were unable to talk to her for days, and noted their frustration with the lack of access to their client.

"We have not been given any information as to why she was detained or why she has continued to be held, despite prima facie evidence proving otherwise," attorney Victoria Slatten said following the detainment.

The other side:

In a statement provided to FOX 5, ICE directly contradicted the family and attorney's assertions about Diaz Morales's citizenship and access to attorneys.

"Dulce Consuelo Madrigal Diaz is NOT a U.S. citizen—she is an illegal alien from Mexico. She did NOT provide a U.S. birth certificate or any evidence in support of her claim that she is a U.S. citizen.

On December 14, 2025, ICE arrest Dulce Consuelo Madrigal Diaz, an illegal alien from Mexico, in Baltimore, Maryland. On October 20, 2023, when CBP encountered her near Lukeville, Arizona, Madrigal-Diaz claimed she was a citizen of Mexico and was born on October 18, 2003.

Her case is being adjudicated and she is receiving full due process. Any allegation that ICE does not allow detainees to contact legal assistance is FALSE. All detainees have access to phones to communicate with lawyers."

It's not immediately clear why she was released on Wednesday, or if she will continue to face legal action from ICE.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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Transaction underscores investor demand for value-add medical assets in high-growth healthcare corridors

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2, 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) a leading global real estate services firm, announced today it brokered the $8.6 million sale of Talbot Medical, a 38,132-square-foot outpatient medical building in Silver Spring, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. The firm also arranged $5.3 million in acquisition financing for the buyer.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Healthcare Capital Markets team—Travis Ives, Gino Lollio, and Tyler Morss—along with Kevin Sidney from the firm’s Washington, D.C. office represented the seller, ESJ Capital Partners, and directly sourced the buyer, Miami-based Creative Equities LLC, led by Kevin Lurie.

Talbot Medical, located at 12120 Plum Orchard Drive, is home to five healthcare-focused tenants and anchored by Fresenius Kidney Care, which occupies nearly 20 percent of the building. Originally constructed in 1989 as a single-story office/flex property, the building has been repositioned into a modern outpatient medical facility.

“As healthcare providers grapple with rising costs and static or shrinking reimbursements, it’s more important than ever to find cost-effective solutions to mitigate real estate expenses,” said Ives, Cushman & Wakefield Executive Director. “Talbot Medical is a prime example of how repositioning an existing asset can deliver quality space in a convenient location at a fraction of the cost of new construction. This approach improves outcomes for occupiers and creates attractive investment opportunities for groups like ESJ Capital and Creative Equities. We’re seeing significant interest in similar value-add medical opportunities across the U.S.”

The property’s location, near Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center—a 220-bed hospital—and the planned Viva White Oak development, a $2.8 billion, 280-acre mixed-use life sciences district approved for 12 million square feet of development, positions the asset for long-term growth and value creation.

“Financing value-add medical deals requires a deep understanding of both healthcare operations and capital markets,” added Morss, Director at Cushman & Wakefield, who arranged financing for Creative Equities. “Lenders are increasingly drawn to these assets because they combine stable tenancy with clear upside potential. Our experience in structuring debt for medical properties allowed us to secure competitive terms for the buyer, ensuring they can execute their business plan and unlock the property’s full value.”

About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.