Storm knocks out power to 9000

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Nearly 9,000 customers in Maryland are without power after thunderstorms toppled trees and branches, bringing down electrical wires. Pepco spokesman Clay Anderson says utility lines at locations in Bethesda, Potomac and Rockville were affected. As of 7 a.m. Monday, Pepco was reporting 1,450 customers without power in Montgomery County. Meanwhile, Baltimore Gas & Electric was reporting 7,350 customers without power, mostly in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard counties, as well as Baltimore City.