‘It Was Really, Really Frightening’
Officials said an explosion and fire at a condominium complex on Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg injured at least 12 people and displaced residents from at least two dozen units. … Read More
Watch Live: 5 P.M. Update on Gaithersburg Explosion, Fire
Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein will provide a live media briefing at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the fire and explosion that took place at the Potomac Oaks apartment… Read More
County Issues Hypothermia Alert Until 1 p.m. Thursday
Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert from 6 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Thursday. The county issues the alert when temperature and/or wind chill is forecasted to go below 32… Read More
Donations Being Accepted to Help Families Affected by Gaithersburg Fire
Wednesday morning’s explosion and fire at Potomac Oaks condominiums in Gaithersburg injured at least 10 people including four children. Many residents were evacuated and are now in a temporary shelter.… Read More
Watch Live: 2 P.M. Update on Gaithersburg Explosion from Fire Chief Goldstein
Fire Chief Scott Goldstein will provide a live update Wednesday at 2 p.m. A fire and explosion at a Gaithersburg apartment building occured Wednesday around 8:40 a.m. Related: 10… Read More
Chappelle’s Controversial ‘The Closer’ Nominated for Grammy for Best Comedy Album
Dave Chappelle’s “The Closer” was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Comedy Album Wednesday morning. The album (and Netflix special of the same name) have been criticized for jokes… Read More
Council Passes Law Prohibiting Guns in Places of Public Assembly
County councilmembers unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that prohibits possessing firearms in or near places of public assembly. The bill was sponsored by Council President Gabe Albornoz and cosponsored by… Read More
Silver Line Opens 6 New Stations Including Dulles Airport
Residents now can ride the Silver Line to Dulles International Airport following Tuesday’s opening of six new rail stations. Besides the airport, the Silver Line extension will stop at Ashburn,… Read More
10 Injured in Explosion, Fire at Gaithersburg Apartment Building
A Gaithersburg neighborhood was rocked by an explosion and heavy fire at an apartment building around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday. About 100 firefighters responded to several 911 calls and were on… Read More
Clopper Road Reopens Thursday Morning
UPDATE Thursday, Nov 17 at 5 a.m.: The repairs to the broken water main and the road are complete. Clopper Road is open in both directions between Mateny Road and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at 12:30… Read More
Maryland’s Mobile Sports Betting Industry Could Launch by Thanksgiving
A years-long delay in the launch of Maryland’s mobile sports betting industry could end as soon as next week. While an official launch date has not been announced, online wagering… Read More