Gaithersburg man killed in vehicle crash with Ride On bus
A Gaithersburg man was killed on Friday, May 1, following a collision at the intersection of Midcounty Highway and Woodfield Road between his vehicle and Ride On bus. Alexander Junior Norris, 59, of Gaithersburg, received life-saving efforts but was pronounced dead at the scene in Gaithersburg before 5 a.m., according to Montgomery County police.
Teen held without bond in Blake High School parking lot shooting; second suspect may...
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A 19-year-old man charged in a shooting outside Blake High School was ordered held without bond Monday, as authorities revealed new details about the chaotic incident and a second person who could soon face charges. Djibia Gombo, of Silver Spring, is charged with first-degree assault...
Gaithersburg Man Identified in Fatal Collision Involving Ride On Bus
A 59-year-old Gaithersburg man was killed early Friday morning in a collision involving a Ride On bus at the intersection of Midcounty Highway and Woodfield Road. Montgomery County Department of Police officers, along with Gaithersburg City Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel, responded to the scene at approximately 4:47 am on May 1, 2026. According to investigators, a Ride On...
Germantown man dies after being struck by vehicle driven by family member
A 72-year-old Germantown man died Friday after being struck by a vehicle driven by a family member in a Montgomery County parking lot.
Three Hospitalized After Rollover Collision With Entrapment
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Monday afternoon to a rollover collision with entrapment at northbound Columbia Pike (Route 29) near Briggs Chaney Road in Burtonsville. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one person was extricated from the overturned vehicle, and a total of three patients...
Openings, Closings, and Coming Soon to Montgomery Mall (May 2026)
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. Beyond Yoga, a women’s activewear brand founded in Los Angeles,is now open on the mall’s lower level. Beyond Yoga is known for its inclusive approach to activewear, offering leggings, pants, tops, bras, and other pieces designed to...
U.S. Issues Warning After Kayaker Is Found Dead
The U.S. issued a warning on Monday after a kayaker was found dead near Washington, D.C. A kayaker was found dead after being swept up in the Potomac River near Great Falls, Virginia on Sunday. The incident involved three men. One of the men suffered life-threatening injuries and was killed in the ...
Virginia man faces charges after ‘ghost gun’ goes off during cleaning
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man faces charges after a "ghost gun" he was cleaning in his home went off, hitting another person's home, according to Prince William County police. Elijah D’Mitri Miller, 19, of Woodbridge, was arrested on Saturday. Investigators said he was cleaning the...
Fairfax City’s Mamma Lucia closes for good after 39 years
Mamma Lucia served its final pizza last night (Sunday) after nearly four decades in Fairfax City. The humble but beloved institution announced on Friday (May 1) that it would permanently close on Sunday, May 3, a difficult decision necessitated by health challenges facing its owner, Rosa. “We sincerely thank our...
Fairfax County police seek help reuniting 2 missing dogs with family
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax City police are asking for the public’s help in reuniting two missing dogs found over the weekend with their owners. Officers located the two small dogs together on Sunday. The dogs are now being cared for at the Michael Frey Campus of Fairfax County...

















