The Montgomery County Council voted 7–3 to approve the University Boulevard Corridor Plan, which outlines strategies for traffic safety, connectivity, environmental sustainability, and targeted growth along a three-mile section of University Boulevard.
A Powerball ticket sold at the Columbia Road Exxon in Fairland won $50,000 after matching four of the five white balls plus the Powerball in the December 8 drawing. The jackpot continues to grow, now reaching an estimated $930 million for the December 10 drawing. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The City of Takoma Park will implement an innovative stop sign camera enforcement program beginning in early 2026. The four-year pilot program was authorized through the Maryland General Assembly, SB0600, (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0600E.pdf) and approved by the Takoma Park City Council.
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday on westbound I-495 where a vehicle left the roadway and struck trees, with lanes closed for several hours while the crash team conducted its investigation. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4th District officers responded to the scene of a non-contact shooting at approximately 6:41 p.m. on Sunday, near the 11110 block of Easecrest Drive in Wheaton. (more…)
Several new dining options have opened or are on the way to Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd): (more…)
The PJ Masks will be making a special appearance at Westfield Wheaton next week, offering families the chance to meet the popular children’s characters in person.
A stolen car was recovered and four people were arrested Friday night in Downtown Silver Spring after a Montgomery County Police officer received an alert from in-car license plate reader technology, according to District 3 Commander Captain Jason Cokinos.
A 17-year-old student was arrested at Northwood High School on Friday morning after officers responding to a report of an altercation found a loaded, 3D-printed privately manufactured firearm in the student’s waistband.
Washington Gas will begin resurfacing several Takoma Park streets next week following the completion of recent gas line replacement work, according to an announcement shared by Takoma Park Police. The multi-day project will involve milling and paving across multiple neighborhoods and is expected to cause temporary traffic delays.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jasmine Carcamo, a missing 19-year-old. (more…)