Maryland is emerging as one of the nation’s most colorful states when it comes to swearing, with a notable concentration of profanity on social media. Maryland ranked first in the United States in 2024, according to a FOX5 report, and remains in first place according to the most recent data.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving two school buses at Rockville Pike and Nicholson Lane in Rockville on Tuesday morning. (more…)
A Virginia man has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses after allegedly firing multiple shots during a Memorial Day road-rage incident on I-95 in Prince George’s County, with no injuries reported. (more…)
Updated to include letter sent to the community
A major pipe burst at Gaithersburg High School has forced the closure of the special education hallway and approximately 20 classrooms as of Tuesday morning, according to a school source (video below).
Rowan, a piercing studio with all of its piercings performed by licensed nurses, is opening a new location in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. This will be the studio’s third Maryland location after opening its first in Bethesda and second in Annapolis.
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Bethesda, MD, will hold its annual Greek Festival on Saturday, May 31 from 12pm-9pm, and Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 12pm-7pm. The festival will be held on the church grounds at 7701 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, and is free and open to the public.
The Burtonsville Access Road project provides for the construction of approximately 1,400 linear feet of new roadway with two lanes and parking on the westbound side located in Burtonsville, Maryland.
MCPS is inviting the community to participate in the upcoming engagement sessions focused on the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School. These sessions will cover the initial options for each study and share how potential changes may affect families with middle and high school students.
Construction is nearly complete as Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s will open next month in Rockingham County, VA (Mount Crawford). It will be located at the exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg– just over 125 miles and roughly two hours from most parts of Montgomery County. A video below showcases the construction progress. (more…)
Commas Food Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot culinary destination on the third level of Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd) in Downtown Silver Spring, is set to open later this spring or in the early summer. Among its diverse offerings is Claude Have Mercy, a restaurant celebrated for putting a unique seafood twist on beloved dishes.
MCPS has shared that Dr. Joshua Fine, principal at Flower Hill Elementary School in Gaithersburg, is this year’s winner of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award.