A 19-year-old driver was arrested Monday after an erratic driving incident in Germantown escalated into a short police pursuit during which the vehicle struck multiple vehicles, including a police cruiser, and attempted to strike an officer on foot. (more…)
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Monday, December 29, at 3 pm until Tuesday December 30 at 3 pm. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore issued a news release announcing that Samsung Biologics plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockville after acquiring GSK’s local manufacturing site for $280 million.
With New Year’s celebrations approaching, Montgomery County officials are reminding residents that all fireworks are illegal in the county, including items many people mistakenly believe are harmless, such as sparklers. The prohibition applies year-round, not just during holidays.
A fallen tree damaged a trailer home in Germantown Monday afternoon as strong winds moved through Montgomery County.
According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews were dispatched around 1:42 p.m. to the Middlebrook Gardens community at 19500 Frederick Road near Gunners Branch Road for a report of a tree down on top of a trailer home. All occupants were able to get out safely, and no injuries were reported. Downed wires at the scene caused a power outage in the area.
Several wind-related incidents were reported across Montgomery County Monday afternoon as strong gusts continued to impact the region.
A two-vehicle collision Monday afternoon in Germantown left one vehicle overturned and caused lane closures near a busy intersection.
The McDonald’s located in Derwood (7200 Muncaster Mill Rd.) is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking the end of a decades-long run for the fast-food restaurant in the Red Mill Shops shopping center.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers arrested a driver Monday after a vehicle pursuit that ended near the MARC Train Station on Bowman Mill Road. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is inviting the community to hit the ice this January with a full slate of events and promotions celebrating National Skating Month at Wheaton Ice Arena and Cabin John Ice Rink.
Coming Soon signage is now up for Osteria Divina, which will open on the ground floor of The Claude at 3820 Chaplin Place in Chevy Chase Lake.