A Longtime Towing Business in Maryland Has Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Priority Towing and Recovery Inc, a towing and roadside assistance provider based in Columbia, Maryland, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has operated in the region for nearly 12 years. With this step, the company joins a growing number of other regional towing service providers that have turned...
When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice — Years Apart, On Exactly the...
The death of a husband and wife in separate crashes at the same intersection is renewing a battle for traffic calming in the Denver area — and sparking conversation about why multiple people have to die before communities take action to calm dangerous roads. Gerry Goldberg, 82, made headlines...
MCPS considering first school meal price hike in 12 years
A proposal on the table at Maryland’s largest school district would increase the price of school meals for the first time in 12 years. The Montgomery County Board of Education discussed the proposal in a work session last week. Some board members had concerns about how it would impact families already struggling financially in the current economic climate.
Fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County
A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies. Officials said the fire appeared to be concentrated in a two-story addition under construction at the rear of the school. Officials also confirmed that no students, staff...
What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Crows Watching Their Homes
In neighborhoods across Maryland, from quiet suburban streets to wooded rural properties, there is a presence many people overlook. It is not hidden in the shadows or concealed in the night. It is out in the open, perched on power lines, gliding between treetops, or standing silently on rooftops. These watchful birds are most often American crows, a highly intelligent species that has become...
Frost, Freeze Risks Hit Northeast As Temperatures Plunge: How Long It Will Last
A sharp cold snap has arrived, bringing temperatures 10-20 degrees below normal and creating widespread frost and freeze risks. Highs on Monday, April 20, will struggle to reach the upper 40s and 50s, making it feel more like March than late April, according to the National Weather Service. The chill...
Furnace Malfunction Causes $65K in Damage at Kemp Mill Home
A house fire in the Kemp Mill area on Saturday afternoon caused significant damage and displaced one resident, though no injuries were reported. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews were initially dispatched around 1:20pm to the Fulham Court and Kersey Road area for a reported smoking furnace. The call was quickly upgraded to a full assignment after reports of smoke coming...
Prince William County student news
The following local students graduated from James Madison University in the fall with honors:. Juliane Calvert of Manassas, Cum Laude in Biology - BS Jacob Grimes of Haymarket, Cum Laude in Computer Science - BS Julia Woolfrey of Nokesville, Cum Laude in Dance - BA and Media Arts and Design...
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Calls For Accountability As Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax Is Remembered...
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is speaking out following the death of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax. According to Yahoo News, he is using his platform to call for accountability among men while centering the life of the woman lost. “RIP Dr. Fairfax. Fellas we have to be better,” Scott wrote on...
Montgomery Co. public schools want community input on possible schedule changes
The last day for the 2026-2027 school year for Montgomery County students is set, but it means some calendar adjustments need to be made in order to bank potential makeup days. The school year must end by June 19, 2027, a date set by the Maryland State Board of Education...
