A direct connection between Virginia and Maryland from King Street to Suitland via National Harbor is coming your way soon, according to an update by WMATA. Starting June 29, you’ll be able to avoid multiple transfer points on this new bus route. Learn more: wmata.com/BetterBus
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire around 4:15 p.m. Thursday at 10 Brooks Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)
If you’ve ever dropped your car at the dealership and then spent the next week calling for updates, you’re not alone. A lot of Montgomery County drivers are looking for a simpler option.
AMPM Automotive in Rockville has been taking care of local cars since 2010 and is still family owned. That means you’re dealing with the same faces every visit, not a rotating staff. They’re also CARFAX Top-Rated with a 4.7-star rating and more than 570 Google reviews.
Most of the auto repair work they do — maintenance, brakes, diagnostics, alignments — is finished the same day. Instead of playing phone tag, they send text and photo updates so you can see what’s going on before you say yes.
They stand behind the work with a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty on parts and labor. If your car isn’t running, they can pick it up and tow it to the shop. Towing is free within 10 miles when AMPM does the repair.
They also run a multipoint inspection on every vehicle that comes in so you can catch small issues early. Maryland State Inspections are available too.
Every customer is automatically enrolled in their rewards program. You earn rewards on the services you have done and can use that balance toward future work.
They also give every customer a digital glove box — an online page for each vehicle where you can see your full service history, any work that was recommended but not done yet, and what’s coming due next. It’s handy before a road trip or when you’re deciding whether to fix something or sell the car.
The waiting area is clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi, coffee, and snacks. They also offer a military discount. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.
You’ll find AMPM Automotive at 11800 Coakley Circle in Rockville for auto repair. Call 301-822-4694 or book online if you want to skip the dealership wait.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision at New Hampshire Avenue and Norbeck Road near Cloverly on Thursday afternoon involving an overturned vehicle. (more…)
The Montgomery County Government and related services will operate on a modified schedule for the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 4, with most offices closed, public transit running on weekend or holiday schedules, and changes to trash collection and park operations.
Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
Gap at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda has announced it will permanently close. According to a store representative, the location is expected to close sometime in July. (more…)
Montreal-based Garage is set to open at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda on Friday, June 27, taking over the space previously occupied by Aeropostale. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) helped reunite a Missouri father with his two daughters, ages 10 and 6, after locating them and their mother, who had been reported missing three years earlier, outside a Bethesda hotel during a welfare check. (more…)
3M and Discovery Education have announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge winners, selecting 32 state merit winners along with four honorable mention recipients. Among those recognized is Vishagan Aranganathan of Montgomery County. Vishagan, a Kingsview Middle School graduate from Germantown, will be starting his freshman year at Northwest High School in Germantown this fall.
Known as the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge celebrates exemplary innovations from young scientists that highlight how science can improve the world. Designed for students in grades 5–8, the competition invites participants to submit brief videos outlining their creative solutions to everyday problems. Judges evaluate each entry based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills.
Several readers have sent us messages regarding a crash that has shut down southbound I-270. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred at the southbound I-270 spur in the area of Democracy Blvd. Crews are working to open at least one lane for vehicles to pass.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision at Shady Grove Road and Comprint Court in Gaithersburg on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention has released a Preliminary State Plan and a Firearm Violence Data Dashboard to support a public health approach to reducing gun violence. The tools provide comprehensive data and strategic goals to help state and community leaders develop targeted, data-driven prevention efforts.