MCPD: Germantown Man Arrested With Crack Cocaine, Oxycodone, and Firearm
Montgomery County police have arrested a Germantown man on drug and handgun-related charges following a traffic stop earlier this week. According to Montgomery County Department of Police, officers with the 6th District Community Action Team conducted a traffic stop around 7pm Monday, March 9, 2026, in the 17500...
Shots Fired Reported in Germantown
Montgomery County Police responded Friday evening to a report of a non-contact shooting in Germantown. According to police, 5th District officers were dispatched at approximately 5:30 pm to the 19800 block of Crystal Rock Drive. When officers arrived, they confirmed that a shooting had been reported but no one had...
As Fairfax County strives to reduce trash, Vienna store offers glimpse of a solution
Inside a small storefront in Vienna, neatly labeled dispenser bins line the walls. Wooden shelves are laden with bulk containers of everything from hand soap to vinegar, reusable bags to pasta. Customers bring their own containers to fill, paying by weight instead of buying products packaged in disposable plastic....
Quincy’s Uptown to Close Permanently
Quincy’s Uptown, a restaurant and bar located at 9813 Main St. in Damascus, will close permanently on Sunday, March 15. The restaurant first opened in late 2018 and has operated in Damascus for approximately 7.5 years. The owners told The MoCo Show they had been exploring a new concept...
Strong winds and heavy rain expected to disrupt Monday afternoon commute
Severe weather conditions are expected to impact the region on Monday, with heavy rain and strong winds potentially causing travel delays and power outages, so people should stay informed and prepared.
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Georgia Brace for Hurricane-Force Wind Threat as Powerful QLCS Targets...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A potentially historic severe weather setup is unfolding across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, with growing concern that a powerful QLCS — a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms — could produce hurricane-force wind gusts from Pennsylvania to Georgia on Monday. Forecasters are calling this one...
2 hospitalized in Montgomery County rollover crash
Two people were hurt after a Saturday crash in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
Schools In Virginia Under Fire: Illegal Immigrant Student Charged With Assaulting Dozen Girls
Classroom (File) An illegal immigrant high school student who entered the United States in 2024...
First Mountain Mike’s Pizza location coming to Northern Virginia
Last year, The Burn told readers how Mountain Mike’s Pizza – a California-based brand – was looking to expand into Northern Virginia. Now we know the first spot where Mike’s will set up shop. Mountain Mike’s is going to open 3,000 s.f. restaurant in the South...
Cause of death for firefighter, for whom HERO Act is named, released
Three days after returning back to work after taking time off to recover from a stroke, the 23-year veteran of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service for whom the HERO Act is named after, died. Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, 46, was hospitalized on Oct. 19, 2024 after experiencing a...
