Taste of Burtonsville to Debut with Food, Music, and Family Fun on April 25
Burtonsville is getting a new food-focused event this spring, bringing together local restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities for an afternoon celebration. The inaugural Taste of Burtonsville will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 11am to 2pm at the Marilyn J Praisner Community Recreation Center, located at 14906 Old Columbia Pike.
From carjacking to crash: Bowie teen arrested, accused in separate shooting days earlier
BOWIE, Md. - An 18-year-old Bowie man is facing multiple charges after police say he carried out an armed carjacking and was later connected to a separate shooting. According to Prince George’s County police, officers responded around 12:40 p.m. April 16 to the 1900 block of Grand Way Boulevard in Bowie for a reported carjacking.
Burtonsville Roadway Project Sees Major Progress, Asphalt Coming Soon
Construction work is continuing to move forward on Phase 2 of a roadway project near the Burtonsville Shopping Center, with significant progress made throughout March. According to an update by MCDOT, crews focused on building a strong foundation for the new roadway, completing excavation work and installing filter fabric and geo-grid before placing layers of graded aggregate stone. New concrete curb and gutter...
Motorcyclist Killed in Howard County Crash, Passenger Critically Injured
Columbia, Md. (DG) – Howard County police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Columbia. Authorities say the collision happened Saturday around 6:30 PM along Route 29 near Rivers Edge Road when the motorcycle left the roadway for reasons that are still unclear. The rider and a passenger were...
Marriottsville motorcycle crash under investigation; 24-year-old rider killed
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Howard County police are investigating after a 24-year-old man from Hampstead died in a motorcycle crash in Marriottsville. Police said the collision happened at about 6:30 p.m. on April 18 on Marriottsville Road near Warwick Way. According to police, a 2014 Yamaha FZ09 was...
Woman hospitalized after crash involving ambulance in Montgomery County
A woman was hospitalized after a Saturday crash involving an ambulance in Montgomery County.
Person hospitalized after being struck by car in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One person sustained traumatic injuries after a Saturday pedestrian crash in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). In a post to X shortly before 9 p.m., MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said crews responded to reports of a pedestrian crash at Oden Hal […]
You’ll Never Forget Your First Visit To This Magical Botanical Garden Hiding In Maryland
Some places stick with you long after you leave them, like a song you can’t get out of your head except much more pleasant. Brookside Gardens in Wheaton is one of those places, a 50-acre wonderland that somehow manages to hide in plain sight despite being absolutely spectacular. The...
Maryland Wildlife Alert: The Dangerous Pests You Need to Watch Out For Right Now
MARYLAND - As April 2026 brings mild spring weather to the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains, it also signals a seasonal surge in wildlife activity. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have issued several updates this spring regarding invasive species and native threats that residents should monitor closely.
Jerry’s Subs and Pizza Replacement Signs On
A new halal eatery is set to take over the former Jerry’s Subs & Pizza location in Downtown Silver Spring, bringing a fast-growing international brand to the space. Shah’s Halal has signed on for 8517 Colesville Road, the longtime home of Jerry’s Subs & Pizza, which permanently closed its final Montgomery County location in January 2025. In addition to the Shah’s website, recently installed “coming...
