Ribbon cutting for new schools in Montgomery County

Just in time for Montgomery County Public Schools’ first day back next week, the district is celebrating the opening of multiple new school facilities.

Fire traps workers on roof of Mi Rancho Restaurant in Silver Spring

Three workers were trapped on the roof of Mi Rancho Restaurant in Silver Spring Wednesday night after a fire broke out while they were removing a pole that had fallen earlier in the day.

Beaver tests positive for rabies at Montgomery County park after attack

A beaver that was found dead at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County tested positive for rabies days after a girl was attacked.

Police ID mother killed after struck by vehicle in Rockville while walking with 4-year old son

Montgomery County police have identified the woman who died after she and her 4‑year‑old son were struck by a vehicle Monday night in Rockville. She was 44‑year‑old Raoudha Khelifi, of Rockville.

Potomac River searched after overturned kayak spotted near Vaso Island

First responders are searching the Potomac River near Vaso Island and the Carderock Cliffs after a hiker on the Billy Goat Trail spotted an overturned kayak Tuesday morning.

Mother and child struck by car in Montgomery County

A mother and child were struck by a car in Rockviklle, Maryland on Monday night, according to Montgomery County first responders.

Dog resuscitated after kitchen fire in Germantown

A large dog needed resuscitation after a kitchen fire in a Germantown home Sunday evening, according to Montgomery County fire officials.

3rd beaver attack in Maryland prompts closures at Seneca Creek State Park

Portions of Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County are temporarily closed after a 10‑year‑old girl was bitten by a beaver, the third reported beaver attack in Maryland in less than a month.

Couple accused of killing mother in Silver Spring back in court

The two women charged in the killing of a 67‑year‑old woman inside her senior living community in Silver Spring are expected back in court.

Maryland man gets 54 years for setting off pipe bomb in home

A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison this week for explosives and firearms charges after a pipe bomb went off inside his home last year.

Man arrested in DC for July stabbing at Silver Spring restaurant

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Washington, D.C., in connection with a July stabbing inside the bathroom of a Silver Spring restaurant, Montgomery County police announced Tuesday.

Petition to limit Montgomery County spending nears ballot signature goal

A petition drive aiming to impose stricter limits on Montgomery County's budget growth is approaching the required threshold to place the referendum before voters this November.

Frederick man dies in two-vehicle crash on Ridge Road near Damascus

A 67-year-old Frederick man died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday on Ridge Road near Damascus, Montgomery County police said.

Severe storms leave widespread damage, scattered power outages across DC region

A major cleanup is underway after powerful storms swept through the Washington, D.C. region, toppling trees and knocking out power to numerous homes.