Multiple schools in Maryland announce upcoming closures
MARYLAND — As the 2025–2026 school year enters its final stretch, school systems across Maryland have already established their official last day of classes for students, with most districts scheduled to dismiss in mid-to-late June 2026. A review of official school system calendars published online by Maryland districts and the Maryland State Department of Education […] The post Multiple schools in Maryland announce...
Driver crashes into 8 parked cars in Silver Spring hit-and-run
A man driving a pickup truck struck eight parked vehicles and fled, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Police officers responded to Orange, Gilmoure and Calamut drives in Silver Spring Monday at around 7 p.m. in response to a report of a hit and run. According to police, a man was operating a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck struck eight unoccupied parked vehicles...
Energy company wants eminent domain for power lines in SW Pa. for data centers...
A Florida energy company is planning to build a high-voltage power line in southwest Pennsylvania and three other states to feed data centers in northern Virginia. To complete the project, the company is seeking the right of eminent domain in Pennsylvania. NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic Inc. is planning the 107-mile...
Early morning fiery crash closes lanes on I-270
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Crews continue to clean up the mess after a fiery crash on I-270 South in Rockville. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue authorities say a tractor trailer collided with four vehicles in the area of the Montrose Road exit around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The cab of...
Laytonsville Fire Chief: ‘We cannot survive’ if proposed budget passes
If the county executive’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget is adopted, Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department will lose three firefighters. “We can’t support this. We need the people out here,” said Laytonsville Chief Buddy Sutton. “I can’t tell you how much three people help.”
Sterling Man Arrested After Phone Theft, Gun Brandishing Incident
A 19-year-old man from Sterling has been arrested after an incident last Tuesday in Sterling involving larceny and gun brandishing. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Oakgrove Road Wawa store on Tuesday night for a report of a robbery. They determined that property was stolen from the victim and a gun was later brandished.
Work underway on Loudoun’s newest Chipotle Mexican Grill
Construction on the newest Chipotle Mexican Grill coming to Loudoun County is well underway and now the store has been added to the national Chipotle website. These are all milestones along the way from first word of a new restaurant to opening day. As regular readers of The Burn know,...
Car catches fire inside Bethesda auto shop
Fire officials said workers used six dry-chemical extinguishers and a garden hose to try and put out the engine compartment fire of a 2020 Cadillac Escalade.
Rabbit costume mask, mirror identified as possible fire cause in Germantown
Your support keeps Bethesda Today reporting on the issues Montgomery County cares about. A costume rabbit mask with LED lights and a mirror were identified as the possible cause of an apartment fire in Germantown after firefighters saw a “weird” burn pattern in the room. [DC News Now]
Arson suspected after burning car found at Montgomery County cemetery
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — There's an arson investigation underway after firefighters discovered a burning vehicle Wednesday at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery County, Maryland. The car was fully engulfed in flames at the front gate of the cemetery in the 13800 block of Georgie Avenue when...
