Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) responded around 3:06 p.m. on Saturday to a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-495 between Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road in Silver Spring.
|
Edited to reflect that PlanetAid is no longer accepting donations.
The Planet Aid thrift store and donation center at 5520 Randolph Rd in Rockville is preparing to close its doors, with plans to relocate to a new, nearby space. While the exact closing date is not yet confirmed, the organization expects to cease operations at its current location sometime in September.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that no charges will be filed against Gaithersburg police officers involved in the December 24, 2024, in-custody death of Marvin Salamanca Garcia after an investigation concluded the officers did not commit a crime under state law. (more…)
On Thursday night, a fire erupted in a two-story single-family home in the 1800 block of Dellabrooke Farm Lane, off Goldmine Road in Brookeville. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded with approximately 65 firefighters and multiple units. (more…)
The Big Flea come to the Fredericksburg Expo Center Aug. 15th – 16th!
August 15th (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase has announced that it will be closing permanently on Sunday, August 24th after less than two years in business.
In the world of sports broadcasting, few names resonate as strongly as Scott Van Pelt. Known for his insightful commentary, engaging personality, and the iconic SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, he has become one of ESPN’s most recognizable voices. But before he reached the national stage, Van Pelt’s story began right here in Montgomery County, Maryland.
On Friday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released a statement regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from custody. In March, while residing in Beltsville, MD, Garcia was deported to El Salvador despite a 2019 court order protecting him from removal and was later held in custody there. Following court rulings, including one by the U.S. Supreme Court, he was returned to the U.S. in June to face human smuggling charges.
On Friday, August 22, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District officers recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested the driver in Downtown Silver Spring near Colesville Road and Fenton Street. (more…)
In an exciting development for Washington Commanders fans, John-Paul “JP” Flaim, a longtime co-host of the popular DC-area sports radio show The Sports Junkies, has announced his third book, titled […]
Yelp has compiled a list of “10 surprisingly great restaurants and takeout counters in service stations across the US.” While there are many amazing gas station food spots right here in Maryland, just one made it in Yelp’s national list of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025.”
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined this week by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor for his media briefing. Elrich shared that he has “enjoyed working with him” and has been “impressed by his leadership and the direction he is taking the school district in.” Elrich shared the following regarding the new MCPS cell phone policy: