The Montgomery County and DC area communities are rallying around longtime resident Irene Johnson following the sudden and unexpected passing of her husband, former Washington Redskins Pro Bowler Tré Johnson. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to raise money for the family.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire involving a compressed natural gas trash truck on Monday afternoon in Derwood. (more…)
When legendary local journalist Brandy Simms wished Arsenio Hall a happy 70th birthday on Facebook, he also asked a great question… “Who remembers an episode of Hall’s late-night talk show that was filmed right here in Montgomery County?” That curiosity sent us digging into one of the more fun and unusual TV moments in local history.
Three Montgomery County residents have been charged in a federal prescription drug conspiracy case announced by the U.S. Department of Justice for the Western District of Virginia.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will host a reduced-fee adoption event for dogs weighing more than 40 pounds on Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, as the shelter works to find homes for nearly 80 large dogs currently in its care. (more…)
The Montgomery County Humane Society is warning residents about a scam in which callers falsely claim to be from the organization or from Hanna’s Clinic.
The Montgomery County Department of Police reported that 1st District officers were dispatched at 2:39 pm Tuesday to the 8100 block of Front Street in Derwood after a person released hazardous material inside a residence.
McDonald’s has now confirmed an exact closing date for its longtime Derwood location. The McDonald’s at 7200 Muncaster Mill Road in the Red Mill Shops shopping center is scheduled to permanently close on March 15, ending a run that spans multiple fast-food restaurant eras at the site.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Saturday afternoon to a reported house fire in the 15400 block of Avery Road in Derwood. (more…)
Cara Marbury, a 2001 graduate of Colonel Zadok Magruder High School in Montgomery County, has been named DCPS Outstanding Educator of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year.
A Silver Spring man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of peeping tom and indecent exposure incidents in Gaithersburg and surrounding areas, with detectives warning there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.