Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision with a fully engulfed vehicle fire around 4:15 a.m. on Friday, November 29, on southbound I-270 near Rockledge Dr and Old Georgetown Rd. (more…)


Update: A multi-vehicle collision, including a tractor-trailer, occurred on southbound I-270 between Montrose Road and the I-270 Spur around 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26.

According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one person was trapped and extricated from a passenger car by emergency responders and was transported with Priority 2 trauma. Some lanes remain blocked as of 4pm.


The TSA expects to screen 18.3 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, marking a 6% increase from last year and potentially the busiest on record. To assist travelers, the TSA released a list of acceptable Thanksgiving foods, noting that solid items can be carried on, while liquids or spreadable items over 3.4 ounces must be checked. (more…)


The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has begun a $5.2 million safety and resurfacing project on a 2.76-mile stretch of MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue), including upgrades to sidewalks, traffic barriers, signage, and drainage systems, with completion expected by next summer.


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