Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Silver Spring
A 70-year-old man who was crossing New Hampshire Avenue Jan. 17 at 5:35 p.m. was struck and killed by a driver heading southbound on New Hampshire Avenue near Elton Road… Read More
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South Lake Elementary School Gets Crossing Guard After Latest Student Struck
About two weeks after a driver struck a student walking near South Lake Elementary School in Montgomery Village, the school will be assigned a crossing guard, according to Action in… Read More
Walk to School Day Encourages Safe Routes and Practices for Students, Drivers
International Walk to School Day encourages students to walk or bike to school and promotes safe practices and routes. Students at Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg arrived to a… Read More
Police Investigating Two Fatal Accidents Monday Night
A pedestrian and a motorcyclist died in two separate accidents Monday. A 52-year-old woman was struck by a SUV in the eastbound lane of Veirs Mill Road at the intersection… Read More
County Launches ’20 is Plenty’ Pilot Program to Reduce Speed Limit on Select Roads
Montgomery County leaders on Thursday launched a new pilot program called “20 is Plenty” to reduce the speed limit on select roads to 20 miles per hour. The program is… Read More
Police: Driver Struck, Killed on I-270 After Exiting Vehicle Following Collision
A driver died early Monday morning after they exited their vehicle and were struck following a collision on I-270, Maryland State Police (MSP) said in a press release. Around 12:39… Read More
Silver Spring News: Movie Theater to Reopen; Ellsworth Drive to Close to Traffic
About a week after debuting a 25-foot tall interactive flower sculpture, Downtown Silver Spring soon will welcome new stores and restaurants. Peterson Companies, which has committed $10 million toward the… Read More
County Announces Construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda
The construction of Avocet Towers in Bethesda will close two lanes on Montgomery Avenue between Wisconsin Avenue and Waverly Street during mid-summer. It will occur near the future building located… Read More
New Capital Crescent Digital Display Counts Bicyclists and Pedestrians
A real-time digital trail display that counts the number of bicyclists and pedestrians who use the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda was installed April 9 next to Ourisman Honda in… Read More
Executive Boulevard and Old Georgetown Road Intersection Will Close for Several Months
The intersection of Executive Boulevard and Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda will be closed beginning Monday for an estimated five months due to construction work, according to a release… Read More
Pedestrian Died After He Was Struck by Vehicle in Wheaton, Police Say
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) said a pedestrian died Tuesday after he was struck by a vehicle in Wheaton. An adult male was struck on University Boulevard West at Georgia Avenue,… Read More
Roadways in Aspen Hill, Silver Spring Will Transform as Part of Covid-19 Response
Montgomery County plans to transform two streets in Aspen Hill and Silver Spring into neighborhood greenways more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists. The plan is the first phase of the… Read More