Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 19, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Two Lanes on ICC Closed: Maintenance will take place on parts of westbound Intercounty Connector… Read More
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Loaded Gun Found in Car of Woman Arrested for Drunken Driving
Montgomery County Police charged a Gaithersburg woman with driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting a loaded handgun in a vehicle and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person,… Read More
Part of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring To Close for Outdoor Dining
At 5 p.m. Friday, the northbound right lane of Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring will be closed to make room for expanded dining. The closure is temporary and is… Read More
Second Pedestrian Fatality of 2020 Being Investigated
It’s only two weeks into the new year and already two Montgomery County residents have died after being struck by cars on county streets. Montgomery County police are still investigating… Read More
Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting on Georgia Avenue
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are investigating a shooting that happened Jan. 13 on the 8200 block of Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring. At about 3:05 a.m., several people… Read More
New Traffic, Pedestrian Signal Goes Live Thursday on Georgia Avenue
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will activate a new traffic and pedestrian signal at the intersection of May Street/Rippling Brook Drive on MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) in… Read More
Park Police Officer Trapped Under Cruiser at Traffic Stop
A Park Police officer was trapped by his own vehicle Sunday morning when a Jeep slammed into the back of the cruiser, according to a statement by the Montgomery County… Read More
‘A Sad Day in Montgomery County’: Woodside Deli, a Silver Spring Institution, Abruptly Closes
After 70 years of serving the Silver Spring community, the Woodside Deli on Georgia Avenue closed its doors for the final time on Sunday. “A sad day for Montgomery County,”… Read More
Police Urge Witnesses of Fatal Olney Collision to Come Forward
Montgomery County police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision in Olney that occurred on Georgia Avenue near the Intercounty Connector on Sept. 6. The collision occurred at 8:56 p.m.… Read More
UPDATE: Man Dies in Car Wreck on Georgia Ave at ICC
Update (Sept. 12): Police identified the man who died in the multi-vehicle collision as 32-year-old Rene Hernandez Jr. of Olney. [hr] UPDATE (Sept. 7): Police released a statement Saturday morning, about… Read More