Driver Crashes Into Restaurant Thursday Morning
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a reported vehicle-into-building collision on Thursday morning in Montgomery Village. The incident occurred in front of Kobe Japan at 19224 Montgomery Village Ave in the Montgomery Village Center. According to MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews...
The Guardian Apartment Building Foreclosure Auction Set for Feb. 26
The Guardian apartment building, a newly-opened 167-unit office-to-residential conversion in downtown Silver Spring, is set for a foreclosure auction later this month. Atlantic Union Bank, the note holder on a $36.25 million loan originated in 2022, initiated the foreclosure auction scheduled for February 26. The...
MCPS Returns to Normal Operations Thursday, Outlines Make-Up Days
Montgomery County Public Schools announced a Code Green for Thursday, February 5, meaning all schools and offices will open on time. Before and after school childcare programs, as well as Community Use activities, will operate as scheduled. In a message on its website, MCPS acknowledged the frustration caused by the...
Armed man arrested, accused of shoplifting in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County, Maryland, police said a man is facing multiple charges after officers found a firearm on him following a shoplifting incident Wednesday evening. Police said officers responded to a call for shoplifting at a clothing store inside the Milestone Shopping Center. As...
Data centers declared ‘a terrible idea’ at Montgomery County forum
How do residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, feel about data centers? That was the big question during a Tuesday forum led by County Executive Marc Elrich. It was designed to seek “input on local legislation and policies for data centers” in the county. And people certainly let their...
Montgomery County property taxes now exceed mortgage payments for many
For many years, I have written about the fact that property taxes in Montgomery County have essentially become the equivalent of a second mortgage for many homeowners. If we believe we have honest elections in the County, suffering the highest overall tax and fee burden in the region has yet to spark revolt among...
Body recovered from Potomac River after crews respond to person on the ice
An individual needed to be rescued on Tuesday after reportedly being on the icy Potomac River, officials said.
Two Maryland Ethiopian Restaurants Named Among DC Region’s Best
Two Maryland restaurants have earned recognition on Eater DC’s list of the “Best Ethiopian Restaurants Around DC,” underscoring the strength of the region’s Ethiopian dining scene and the continued impact of family-owned establishments. Beteseb Restaurant, located at 8201 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, has become...
One person transported to trauma center after firefighters respond to Duke Street crash
At least one person was transported to a local trauma center last night (Tuesday) following a crash on Duke Street. Alexandria firefighters extricated one passenger from a vehicle and transported one person to a trauma center following the crash, according to firefighters’ union IAFF Local 2141. The crash occurred at...
New Retail and Dining Options Coming to Montrose Shopping Center
Three new businesses are preparing to open at the Montrose Shopping Center in Rockville, adding a mix of retail and dining options to the shopping center that’s home to MOM’s Organic Market, K-Pot, and more. K-Wave, a fast-growing K-pop retail brand, is expanding to Maryland with a new...

















