Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Old Gunpowder Rd, near Cross Creek Club, in Beltsville (just outside of Montgomery County) for a “likely fatal crash” according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson, Pete Piringer. Old Gunpowder Rd is closed/blocked as of 5:30pm.
MOD Pizza, a fast-casual pizza restaurant with over 500 locations nationwide, has closed its location at 12027 Rockville Pike (Montrose Crossing). The closure comes approximately three months after the Kentlands location closed.
On June 20 at approximately 8:16 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to a report of an armed carjacking in the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, specifically in the parking lot of the Mid-Atlantic Seafood restaurant.
The Montgomery County Board of Education will formally appoint Dr. Thomas Taylor as the next superintendent of schools at its regular business meeting meeting June 25.
Per MCPS: Dr. Taylor has more than 25 years of experience as an educator, with more than 12 years in district level leadership and 6 years as a superintendent. He is currently the superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia and has an established track record of success as an education leader. Dr. Taylor was named Virginia Region III Superintendent of the Year in 2024, honoring the student-focused work he led in Stafford County.
Maryland State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash and a secondary subsequent crash that claimed the lives of two teens this morning in Montgomery County.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate the murders of two 20-year-old shooting victims, Quincy Johnson, of Takoma Park, and D’Andre Wint, of Lanham. Both were shot and killed on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in this case.
A 24-year-old has been arrested for his involvement in a November 2023 homicide. Jose Ramon Ventura, who has no known address, is charged with accessory after the fact for driving and transporting two individuals believed to be responsible for the shooting death of 20-year-old Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr.
Due to the Heat Emergency Alert all Montgomery County Recreation outdoor programs and activities are cancelled this weekend, Saturday June 22 and Sunday, June 23. All Montgomery County Recreation indoor activities located in Montgomery County Public School facilities are also cancelled.
Maryland Shore-bound this weekend? The Maryland Transportation Authority has provided the Best Bay Bridge drive times. Available below:
Nate Bergman, a Montgomery County, MD native who has been touring the world since embarking on his solo career, is hitting his stride. Bergman was just included on Classic Rock magazine’s ‘Hot List’ as an artist to keep an eye on.
Alert Montgomery has issued a traffic advisory on Friday morning: “Northbound I-270 is closed between Montrose Road and West Montgomery Avenue due to a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. For more information, contact Maryland State Police.”