Alert Montgomery has sent a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ at 1:36pm stating that a “traffic incident closes three right lanes of I-495 Inner Loop Past EXIT 34  Wisconsin AVE (MD 355). Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”

(more…)


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the area of the 300blk of University Blvd E, near E Franklin Av, for smoke near Eastern Middle School. Once there, it was realized the smoke was coming from the school building that was home to Joann Leleck Elementary School at 710 Beacon Rd. in Silver Spring.

(more…)


The Takoma Park Police Department has shared guidelines regarding open burning and the use of fire pits to ensure residents follow all Montgomery County rules. More guidelines and rules can be seen below courtesy of Takoma Park Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services:

(more…)


Alert Montgomery sent a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ at 10:11am for a “Traffic incident closes all southbound lanes of Old Georgetown Road (MD 187) at I-270.” 10:27am Update: All southbound lanes of Old Georgetown Road (MD 187) at I-270 are open from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.

(more…)


Alert Montgomery sent out a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ at 8:12am on Friday Morning for an incident closes two of three lanes of both directions of Columbia Pike (US 29) near the Burnt Mills Shopping Center/Hillwood Drive. 8:31am update: All lanes of Columbia Pike (US 29) near the Burnt Mills Shopping Center/Hillwood Drive are open from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.

(more…)


View More Stories