Updated to include summary of events by MCPD
A severe traffic alert was issued this evening at 6:46 PM for Montgomery County, warning drivers of a significant road closure on MD-650 (New Hampshire Ave). All lanes are currently closed from MD-97 (Georgia Ave) to Sapling Ridge Ln in Brookeville due to a major traffic incident. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is actively investigating the collision, which has been confirmed as fatal.
In a major move for a local talent, Montgomery County native Katie Feeney has been hired by ESPN as a Sports & Lifestyle Content Creator. Feeney, who has amassed a large following on social media (14 million +), will bring her unique perspective to some of the network’s top shows. Her new role was announced on Monday, August 4, 2025 by Adam Schefter.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus on the morning of Friday, August 1, in Olney. (more…)
Sandy Spring Friends School has partnered with KG Strategic Consultants, LLC in a donor-supported initiative projected to secure over $25 million in infrastructure grant funding over the next seven years.
In an amazing display of skill and teamwork, the 11u Yellow Jackets Black team emerged victorious at the USSSA Eastern National tournament held in Ocean City. The team, based in Damascus, Maryland, under the Poolesville Athletic Association, showcased their prowess by going undefeated throughout the tournament and clinching the championship game with a decisive 12-1 victory, winning by mercy rule.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a near-drowning incident involving a teenager at a residential pool in Olney. The incident occurred around 5:45 pm at the 6900 block of NorthBrook Drive near Ascot Lane.
A vehicle fire on Prince Philip Drive in Olney resulted in damage to multiple vehicles, but fortunately left no one injured. The incident was quickly brought under control by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).
Montgomery County-based California Tortilla is bringing back its Shark Week promotion starting July 23, offering a free Shark Fin Hat with the purchase of a fish taco, with additional free tacos for customers who wear the hat back or post a photo tagging the restaurant. (more…)
Below a is a list of restaurants that have recently opened or are coming soon to Olney, MD: (more…)
Last year, Atlantic Union and Olney-based Sandy Spring Bank announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement for Atlantic Union to acquire Sandy Spring in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion. The acquisition was completed on April 1st and the combination of the two organizations created the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. Now, Atlantic Union has shared that Sandy Spring Bank will officially make the change to Atlantic Union this October.
After being ranked 14th in its population group out of more than 17,000 participating communities worldwide last year, Olney’s National Night Out is back and bigger than ever for its 30th anniversary. Hosted by the Olney Chamber of Commerce, this beloved community event takes place on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking lots of The Fair Hill Shops and Olney Village Center.