The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 18 hours for the flooding rainfall event that occurred across the DMV on Tuesday May 13, 2025 into Wednesday May 14th, per the National Weather Service:
Author: MCS Staff
The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) has released its housing statistics for April 2025, stating that the “D.C.-area housing market is starting to normalize to pre-covid levels.” GCAAR’s most recent update can be seen in full below:
Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to stay vigilant as flash flooding in Allegany and Garrett counties prompts evacuations, road closures, and a statewide emergency response due to heavy rainfall and rising river levels. (more…)
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will implement periodic, temporary closures of the on-ramp from Oceanic Drive (Exit 32) to eastbound US 50/US 301 (John Hanson Highway) approaching the Chesapeake Bay Bridge beginning Friday, May 16, as part of its continuing efforts to improve traffic flow and safety during peak summer travel times in the Broadneck Peninsula in Anne Arundel County.
MCPS recently shared the news of Gaithersburg High School hosting the Alternative Learning Outcomes (ALO) prom on Friday, May 9, for students from Albert Einstein, Sherwood, Springbrook, Wheaton, and Watkins Mill high schools.
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Updated at 8:40am to include a summary of events by MCPD
A pedestrian was struck and killed this morning on Watkins Mill Rd, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).
On May 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for a panic alarm.
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McDonald’s is opening its newest restaurant at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, located in the former Arby’s site, which closed its last Montgomery County location in May 2021. This location, which started construction last fall, appears to be part of McDonald’s new “On the Go” concept, which includes a smaller/limited lobby and focuses primarily on delivery and pick-up services.
A McDonald’s-based social media account, McFranchisee, shared details about the first “On the Go” concept that opened in Los Angeles in December 2024:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it conducted a targeted operation in the Washington, D.C. area from May 6 to May 9, apprehending 189 individuals allegedly in the country illegally and issuing inspection notices to 187 local businesses. (more…)
Montgomery County Board of Education President Julie Yang and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor have released a statement on an the announcement by County Council president Kate Stewart of a path forward to fun 99.8% of the MCPS budget for FY26.