Alert Montgomery sent out a “Severe Traffic Alert” for I-270 at 6:55pm Monday evening. Per the alert, a “traffic incident closes 3 right lanes of southbound I-270 after I-370. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”
7:29pm Update: All travel lanes open on southbound I-270 after I-370 from earlier traffic accident. Expect residual delays.
The Washington Capitals have shared that beloved public address announcer, Wes Johnson, is facing a significant medical emergency.
A Rockville woman was sentenced to six months in jail, three years of supervised probation, and ordered to pay $160,986.25 in restitution for stealing funds from Dawn Crafton Dance Connection, where she worked, after pleading guilty to a theft scheme exceeding $100,000. (more…)
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Platinum Amala, founded in 2019, is dedicated to bringing the “highest quality West African cuisine” to the community this February when the stall opens at Solaire Social in Silver Spring (8200 Dixon Ave). Photos by Amy Lowe / Pink Kix Media below.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Poolesville Post Office at 19,800 Fisher Ave. on Monday afternoon for a collision involving a vehicle into a building.
Maryland State Police (MDSP) shared on Monday morning that over the weekend, state troopers responded to 15 suspected DUI incidents. Of those, seven involved multiple vehicles and seven involved someone being transported to a hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Wong Gee Asian Restaurant, located at 2417 University Blvd West in Wheaton, will permanently close on Thursday, January 30, as the owner has announced their retirement.
Last week, a Maryland man was sentenced to six months in prison, six months of home detention, and three years of supervised release, along with fines and forfeitures, for his role in a multi-state dogfighting conspiracy involving the breeding, training, and organizing of dogfights through a network known as the “DMV Board.” (more…)
Montgomery County’s last remaining Jerry’s Subs & Pizza (8517 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD) will close permanently on Friday, January 31st, the store confirmed via phone call this morning. Update: Several readers have shared they tried going on Tuesday and the restaurant was already closed. Phone calls made to Jerry’s were not answered Tuesday afternoon.
On Saturday night, Dimitri Sotis was found unresponsive in his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Since joining WTOP in 1999, Sotis was the evening anchor for the radio station. He was 55 years old.
Montgomery History is seeking volunteer judges for the National History Day competition on March 8, where middle and high school students present history-themed projects in various formats, with no prior experience required. (more…)