Burtonsville is bidding farewell to two local icons: Burt the Inflatable Mattress Man and the big red barn that has long been a part of the community’s landscape. This memorable send-off will be led by local personalities Alex Tsironis (Mr. MoCo) and Dave Golden of Burtonsville 2.0 on Facebook, who will host the event at the Mattress Liquidators and old 7-Eleven parking lot on Saturday, June 28th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded early Wednesday morning around 1:45 a.m. to the 3400 block of Robey Terrace in Burtonsville for an automatic fire alarm. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged 23-year-old O’Shea Hunter of Silver Spring with assault-related offenses after he allegedly stabbed his mother’s boyfriend during an argument on June 4, 2025, in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak. (more…)
Montgomery County Recreation (MoCoRec) invites the community to celebrate the 13th Annual White Oak Day on Saturday, June 7th from 11am-4pm. This family-friendly event promises a day full of entertainment and activities for all ages (photos from last year’s event below).
UPDATE: The child has been identified and parents have been located. Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for assistance in identifying and locating guardians or family members for a […]
Back in January 2024 we let you know that Eggspectation, a restaurant that serves “elevated American cuisine with a lengthy all-day breakfast menu alongside hearty lunch and dinner fare”, is returning to Montgomery County with its upcoming Burtonsville location (15763 Old Columbia Pike). The restaurant is now set to open on Tuesday, June 17th, according to an announcement made on social media by the restaurant.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested an 18-year-old Burtonsville man following a kidnapping that began in the Fairland area and continued into Prince George’s County.
In the summer of 2019, we announced that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would take over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly. After delays due to COVID, the restaurant finally opened its doors in April 2021. Now, owner George “Bear” Jarrell has informed us that his tenure will end on June 29, with the restaurant’s future remaining uncertain.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged a Washington, D.C. man with second-degree murder in connection to a fatal stabbing that occurred during a May 15 altercation in White Oak; the suspect was arrested in D.C. and is awaiting extradition. (more…)
During a traffic stop in the Briggs Chaney/Castle Boulevard area of Silver Spring, MCPD’s 3rd District Community Action Team arrested a driver with an active warrant and recovered a stolen loaded handgun, while a passenger was also arrested after an AR-style pistol with 30-round magazines was found.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) recovered two illegally possessed loaded handguns in separate incidents in Silver Spring and Briggs Chaney, arresting individuals during a trespassing investigation and a traffic stop.