The now-lost city of Triadelphia (“three brothers”) was founded in 1809 by brothers-in-law Thomas Moore, Isaac Briggs, and Caleb Bentley. The brothers were married to the Brooke sisters, who were descendents of Robert Brooke– the founder of Brookeville in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a collision with rollover on Ashton Road and Ligon Lane in Ashton. MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer stated that the rollover has blocked some lanes. Arrial footage by @MyDronePro shows that the road is blocked in both directions as of 7:15am.
Montgomery County Health Officials are advising residents who may have had contact with a rabid coyote to contact their primary care physicians.
Montgomery County has released additional information regarding the coyote attacks that occurred on Thursday, March 28, as well as information on what residents should do if they encounter coyotes.
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…)
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.
Update available in the following link: Search Underway for Coyote After Two Women Attacked in Montgomery County; Residents Advised to Stay Vigilant and Aware of Surroundings
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single vehicle collision on Sunday, December 10. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a crash on New Hampshire Ave. and Ashton Rd. in Ashton that closed New Hampshire Ave. in both directions at approximately 8am on Thursday morning.
Montgomery Parks has acquired the site of a former equestrian facility in Silver Spring to create the new Ednor Soapstone Quarry Special Park – a new park to highlight the indigenous history of Montgomery County.