A fatal head-on collision early Wednesday morning has closed a portion of westbound Sandy Spring Road in Burtonsville. The Montgomery County Police Department issued a traffic advisory at 4:14 am, warning drivers to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.

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Updated to include additional information from MCFRS.

A fatal head-on collision early Wednesday morning has closed a portion of westbound Sandy Spring Road in Burtonsville. The Montgomery County Police Department issued a traffic advisory at 4:14 am, warning drivers to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.


Multiple illegal car rallies were broken up in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties early Saturday as part of a coordinated enforcement operation by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, resulting in three arrests, including a Silver Spring man charged with multiple traffic offenses.

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The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department (BCFD) has announced the passing of John V. “Guppy” Pignataro, a Life Member and past Chief, whose journey with the department began in 1977. The social media post by the BVFD can be seen below:

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Jeffrey’s Subs & Pizza at 15547 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, which operated as Jerry’s Subs & Pizza for three decades before rebranding in 2020, has closed permanently. The contents of the restaurant will be auctioned off next week.

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Update: Jeffrey’s moved the closing up to July 11th.

Jeffrey’s Subs & Pizza at 15547 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, which operated as Jerry’s Subs & Pizza for three decades before rebranding in 2020, has announced it will permanently close on Monday, July 14th.


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