Burtonsville

As construction continues on the brand-new Burtonsville Elementary School, students, staff, families, and alumni are being asked to help make one of the most exciting decisions ahead of the school’s 2026 reopening: choosing the mascot that will represent the community for years to come.

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Community

Zoo Mantality, known as The Zoo, was founded in 2024 by Montgomery County natives Khamari Williams (Avalon), Raphael Ayala (Northwest High School) and Rodney Snider (Northwest High School). What began as a few men trying to better themselves through fitness has evolved into a brotherhood rooted in accountability, purpose, community, and support. Now, they’re introducing workout battles to Montgomery County.

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Crime

Maryland-National Capital Park Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault that occurred on November 1, 2025, along the Northwest Branch Trail in Silver Spring. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between 18 and 22 years old with a slim build, wearing dark clothing, a black beanie, and black-framed glasses. (more…)


Restaurants

Just three months after making its debut on Rockville Pike, YUXA Flame has announced that it will temporarily close for the winter season. The late-night, outdoor kebab spot, located at 1488 Rockville Pike A outside of Hulu Skewers, shared the update in a message to customers on social media.

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Crime

On Wednesday, Catherine Hoggle was ruled competent to stand trial in the disappearance of her two young children in 2014, allowing the murder case to proceed as prosecutors noted drawings and statements she allegedly made indicating she had harmed them. (more…)


Restaurants

Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, the beloved fast-casual restaurant known for its Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, will officially open its newest Montgomery County location on Monday, December 15. The restaurant is located at 5290 Randolph Road in Loehmann’s Plaza, taking over a familiar space that previously housed Toosso Pakistani Kitchen and, before that, Boston Market.

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DMV

The DC region is watching two separate snow chances over the next several days, beginning with a weak system on Friday and followed by a more organized threat Saturday night into Sunday. While confidence remains low for exact totals, meteorologists agree that the second storm has the better potential to bring accumulating snow to parts of Maryland, including Montgomery County.

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