Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a bus fire at the Park-and-Ride located at 15,800 Georgia Avenue near the MD-200 ICC in Olney on Friday morning. (more…)
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At Sherwood High School, a unique tradition has blossomed over the past four years, bringing students together and creating lasting memories. Every day, a group of dedicated students led by Zach Geller and Nick Hammond has gathered at a specific spot in the school– a staircase affectionately dubbed “The DN,” named after the down sign that adorns it. This daily ritual of taking a photo has transformed from a simple idea between two friends into a beloved staple of the school community (photos through the years available below).
A Community Carnival and Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Creative Learning Center (17930 Bowie Mill Rd., Derwood) to support Gibson Theimer Rivera, a young child who is recovering from a severe lawn mower accident. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 11:42 p.m. in Olney.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) recently announced the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala during an exclusive reception attended by local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. Among the nominees for “Chef of the Year” is Olney resident Mike Friedman (Red Hen, All-Purpose, Aventino, Fossette Focacceria, and All Purpose Pizza Shop).
Firefighters and paramedics from Laytonsville and Sandy Spring visited 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer on May 22 as he continues to recover in the hospital from a severe lawn mower accident. (more…)
Once a thriving bank branch– first Chevy Chase Bank, then Capital One– the small office building at 17831 Georgia Ave. in Olney has found a new direction.
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged a 17-year-old from Olney with vehicular manslaughter after an investigation determined he was driving at high speed and using a cell phone during a February crash that killed a Bethesda man. (more…)
The father of 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer, who was severely injured in a lawn mower accident on Saturday, May 10, in Olney, has provided an update on his condition. He shared that Gibson’s injuries are far more extensive than initially reported, affecting his entire right leg from upper buttock to foot. While Gibson is now out of immediate danger, he faces multiple surgeries, a long rehabilitation process, and will ultimately require a prosthetic. Over $40,000 has been donated so far to a GoFundMe campaign supporting his recovery. (more…)
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon in Olney. (more…)
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for the family of 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer, who was severely injured in an accident involving a lawn mower that occurred on Saturday in Olney. (more…)