Montgomery County Police shared a summary of reported incidents from March 19, 2026, highlighting a mix of property crimes and violent offenses across several areas of the county.
Metro Access customers now have a new way to book and manage rides at any hour of the day. As of Wednesday, March 18, callers to Metro Access are first connected to a new 24/7 digital assistant designed to handle common requests without the need to wait for a live agent. The system can help customers book trips, cancel rides, and check trip status immediately, while still offering the option to transfer to a live representative when additional assistance is needed.
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Montgomery County police said one person is in custody Friday morning following a series of crashes involving a stolen U-Haul truck in North Bethesda. (more…)
WSSC is continuing to work on reports of a collapsed 30-inch sewer main on Dawon Farm Rd. in Germantown, with crews operating around the clock as repairs move into their second day.
Many in Montgomery County are already well aware of the burgers coming out of Sunshine General Store in Brookeville. Now, that local favorite is getting statewide recognition. This past summer, Tasting Table named the Sunshine Burger the “Absolute Best Burger” in Maryland, putting a spotlight on the longtime staple along Georgia Avenue (video of the burger below).
The Crêpe Shoppe, which opened at 202 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown in October 2025, has announced it has relocated to 230 Crown Park Ave, the former location of Cinnaholic, and will reopen on Wednesday, March 25. (more…)
March marks Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and a MedStar Health gastroenterologist based in Olney is helping highlight widespread confusion about when Americans should be screened for colorectal cancer.
The City of Gaithersburg has secured $1 million in federal funding to support pedestrian safety improvements in Olde Towne, with a focus on making streets safer for students and residents.
Breads Unlimited and Pizza has announced it will open its new location at 10303 Kensington Pkwy in Kensington on Saturday, April 11. (more…)
Production has begun on Fox’s upcoming Baywatch reboot, featuring a cast that includes Stephen Amell, Shay Mitchell, Jessica Belkin, Noah Beck, Brooks Nader, and Livvy Dunne. While many know that original Baywatch star David Hasselhoff was born in Maryland, there’s another local connection tied to the iconic series that many in Montgomery County likely do not know.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will begin its annual street sweeping program in the first week of April, with work continuing through July across approximately 4,100 lane miles of residential roads.