While Katherine Paterson’s beloved novel Bridge to Terabithia takes place in the fictional rural town of Lark Creek, Virginia, the story has roots much closer to home in Montgomery County.
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Updated with a summary of events by MCPD.
Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at approximately 1:16 a.m. Sunday to the area of Norbeck Road and Hannans Way in Rockville/Aspen Hill for a fatal collision involving two motorcycles. (more…)
Koala Kreme officially celebrated its grand opening Saturday at The Square at Rockville, drawing a large crowd of customers eager to sample the shop’s frozen treats and see the newest addition to the The Square in Rockville (video below).
A retail center in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle neighborhood has sold for $4.35 million, according to land records first reported by Maryland Newsletters.
The Big Flea come to the Fredericksburg Expo Center Aug. 15th – 16th!
August 15th (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bethesda continues to see a wave of new businesses opening their doors while several highly anticipated concepts move closer to opening. From restaurants and fitness centers to retail and dessert destinations, here’s a look at what’s new and what’s coming soon in and around downtown Bethesda.
A 326-unit apartment community in White Oak is being preserved as mixed-income affordable housing through a $79.4 million acquisition announced by Donaldson Impact Investments, in partnership with New York Life Investment Management and nonprofit developer Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP).
A new drink destination has arrived at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Sip, a family-owned dirty soda and mocktail stand, recently opened next to Bear’s Shaved Ice near the carousel and playground, offering a menu of customizable dirty sodas, mocktails, energy drink mixes, sparkling water refreshers, and specialty beverages (preview video available below).
A 26-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Gaithersburg was arrested Thursday at Newark International Airport while allegedly attempting to board a flight to Honduras.
Burlington is set to open its new Montgomery Village location on Friday, June 26.
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Update at 2:25pm: Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision after an adult female pedestrian was struck Friday afternoon in the 10500 block of Colesville Road near Burnt Mills. (more…)
Fire officials from across the Washington region gathered Thursday to remind residents that fireworks are dangerous and should be left to professionals ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Representatives from agencies in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Arlington County and Alexandria also conducted a live demonstration showing how illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries and property damage. (more…)