Skip to main content

Metro worker falls into Bethesda shaft

By Liz Anderson

WASHINGTON — A Metro worker who fell down a shaft in Bethesda, Maryland, was rescued early Thursday. Montgomery County Fire spokesman Pete Piringer says the man fell  to the bottom of the Elm Street vent shaft on Wisconsin Avenue, about 20 or 30 feet. Rescuers pulled him to the surface around 1:30 a.m. He sustained several injuries, including a hurt leg and exposure to the cold, but he’s expected to be OK.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
Read Next Story

Related Stories

Montgomery Co. neighborhood celebrates girl’s bat mitzvah with drive-by parade

Dog set to be euthanized finds love at Md. senior living facility

Montgomery Co. Sports Hall of Fame announces inaugural inductees