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Three Adults and Two Cats Displaced After Friday Afternoon Fire

Published March 29, 2024 at 2:07PM

Courtesy MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in Burtonsville at approximately 12pm on Friday, March 29.

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Coyote That Attacked Two Women on Thursday Has Been Shot and Killed

By Patrick Herron

Published March 28, 2024 at 7:17PM

Photo by @mydronepro on X/Twitter

According to Montgomery County Police, the coyote that attacked two people on Thursday, March 28, was located along a trail near Dustin Rd in Burtonsville. It was shot and killed and will be tested for rabies. (more…)

Search Underway for Coyote After Two Women Attacked in Montgomery County; Residents Advised to Stay Vigilant and Aware of Surroundings

By Patrick Herron

Published March 28, 2024 at 4:56PM | Updated March 28, 2024 at 7:19PM

Photo by @mydronepro on X/Twitter

Update: The coyote was located along a trail near Dustin Rd. It was shot and killed and will be tested for rabies.

A search is currently underway for a coyote after two women were attacked on Thursday, March 28 in Montgomery County.

DMV Native Shane Lee Prepares For the 2024 NFL Draft

By MCS Staff

Published March 25, 2024 at 7:07PM

Photo Courtesy WUSA9

Shane Lee, a 6 foot, 240 lb linebacker who spent three years at Alabama and his senior year at USC, is working hard to ensure he is taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. Lee is a Montgomery County native from Burtonsville.

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Jersey Mike’s to Donate 100% of Sales to Local Charities on Wednesday, March 27

By Patrick Herron

Published March 20, 2024 at 3:55PM | Updated March 21, 2024 at 9:16AM

Courtesy Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike’s, which has eight locations in Montgomery County, will be donating 100% of their sales nationwide to charity on Wednesday, March 27th. The promotion is a part of Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” and sales are expected to be over $20 million for the day. (more…)

MCFRS Respond to Shed Fire Monday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2024 at 5:30PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the report of a shed fire in the 1300blk of Xaveria Dr in Hillandale, on Monday, March 18. (more…)

Spicknall’s Farm Market Will Not Open This Year

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2024 at 12:46PM

Courtesy @Spicknallsfarmmarket on Instagram

Spicknall’s Farm Market, located at 12011 Old Gunpowder Rd. in Beltsville/Calverton, has made the decision to not open this upcoming season.

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Signage Up at Pizza Hut Ahead of Its Return to the Briggs Chaney Center

By MCS Staff

Published March 10, 2024 at 5:05PM

Pizza Hut is returning to the Briggs Chaney Shopping Center, opening a new location at the Briggs Chaney Center (13884 Old Columbia Pike). The pizza chain previously had a larger, freestanding location in the shopping center for many years before it closed in 2017. The building was demolished and a new Popeyes restaurant opened in its place in 2021.

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Chick-fil-A to Hold Grand Re-Opening For Tech Rd. Location

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2024 at 11:36AM

Photo courtesy @cfatechrd on Instagram

Chick Fil A on Tech Rd. in the Calverton/Fairland/White Oak area (technically Silver Spring) closed for renovations last summer for what was initially supposed to be 8-10 weeks. After unexpected delays, the restaurant plans to reopen on Thursday, March 14th.

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