The Montgomery County Police Department has resumed its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program in downtown Silver Spring, restoring aerial response operations that had been temporarily relocated due to construction. (more…)
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Signage is up for the upcoming Wonder food hall in Rockville (listed by the company as Wonder North Bethesda). The modern food hall concept, which blends dine-in, takeout, and delivery, is targeting a March opening. (more…)
Montgomery County Police have charged a Virginia man in connection with two sexual assaults that occurred in Montgomery County in the late 1980s and 1990, and investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
Maryland ranks among the most educated states in the nation, according to a new 2026 report released by personal-finance company WalletHub. Maryland placed third overall, trailing only two other states nationwide.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. announced they have reached a global resolution to several long-running contract disputes tied in part to the 2021 Blue Line derailment involving a 7000-series railcar, an incident that led to the temporary removal of the entire 7000-series fleet from service.
A fire damaged a two-story townhouse Sunday morning on Shelldrake Court off Valley Park Drive in Damascus, prompting a large response from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. (more…)
For the second time in a week, spears are front and center in Washington Commanders branding tied to the start of the 2026 season. The team shared a new logo featuring crossed spears, this time placing the Commanders crest at the center instead of the standalone W seen in last week’s mock draft graphic.
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A tractor trailer crash with injuries is causing major delays on the Outer Loop of I-495 in Montgomery County Monday morning. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash occurred on the Outer Loop in the area of River Road, near Cabin John Parkway, as traffic approaches the American Legion Bridge. Multiple lanes are blocked.
The Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination reported at 7:18am that three right travel lanes are blocked on I-495 southbound past Cabin John Parkway, with only one left lane open. Delays on the Outer Loop begin before the I-270 interchange and are also extending back onto I-270 southbound. Officials say an extended closure is expected as crews work the scene.