Montgomery County Department of Police released its daily crime summary for April 9, 2026, highlighting a range of incidents across multiple districts, including a homicide in Gaithersburg, several auto thefts, and multiple hate/bias-related cases.
Update: Wootton Parkway is closed to through traffic between Greenplace Terrace and Hurley Avenue. A large water main break in the 2100 block of Wootton Parkway prompted multiple road closures […]
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8.8 million in contributions to the state in March 2026, bringing the fiscal year total to more than $105.6 million through the first nine months. Bettors wagered $604.7 million during the month and won back nearly $542 million, with sportsbook operators holding 10.4% of the total handle. (more…)
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal shooting and are asking for the public’s help in locating surveillance footage from the surrounding areas. (more…)
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, Vice President Marilyn Balcombe, and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles have proposed amendments to ZTA 26-01 to strengthen regulations on data center development following public feedback.
The contents of Idiom Brewing Co. are now up for sale as part of a bank-ordered liquidation, with brewery equipment and assets heading to auction. (more…)
A late-night apartment fire in Gaithersburg prompted a massive emergency response, multiple rescues, and displaced several residents.
Demolition of the long-shuttered Lakeforest Mall is becoming far more noticeable as work continues at the massive Gaithersburg site.
Metro is looking to spotlight everyday riders across the region as part of a new public awareness campaign.
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Updated with additional information by MCFRS chief spokesperson Pete Piringer
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to a significant apartment fire near Rio in Gaithersburg Thursday night, resulting in multiple rescues and several families being displaced.
Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 7:05pm to the 18000 block of Vintage River Terrace near Morningwood Drive in Olney for a reported hit-and-run involving a bicyclist. (more…)