Silver Spring apartment fire leaves 1 dead, 19 injured; More than 400 residents displaced

A three-alarm fire early Saturday morning at a high rise apartment building in Silver Spring, Maryland left one person dead, 19 others, including three firefighters, injured, and more than 400 residents displaced.

Hot Wheels collector turns hobby into museum in Maryland

It’s been more than half a century since Mattel created its Hot Wheels franchise, and for one super-collector in Gaithersburg, the fascination with the toys started at a young age.

Metrobus shooting leaves 1 man dead in White Oak

A fight aboard a Metrobus turned deadly Friday night, and now police are searching for the shooter. 

Mistrial declared in former Pentagon police officer's murder case

A judge in Montgomery County declared a mistrial Friday in the case of a former Pentagon police officer accused of killing two people in Takoma Park two years ago. 

Virginia man sent sexual messages to undercover cop posing as 15-year-old girl: court documents

A Virginia man has been found guilty of sexual solicitation of a minor after sending sexual messages and planning to meet up with a 15-year-old girl through a social media account created by an undercover officer.

Damascus High School students gift refurbished accessibility van to local woman

Damascus High School students participating in the Montgomery County Automotive Trades Foundation gave back to a local family Thursday by refurbishing an accessibility van. 

'Savor Bethesda' Restaurant Week kicks off

The annual “Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week is from Feb. 16 to Feb. 26, featuring over 30 restaurants with deals for $10, $20 and $35. 

Police report uptick in thefts from cars in Rockville

Authorities in Montgomery County say there has been a recent uptick in the number of thefts from cars in the Rockville area.

Driver who fatally struck Gaithersburg couple on Election Day was under influence of alcohol: police

A Gaithersburg man has been arrested for vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol after an elderly couple was struck and killed going to vote on Election Day in November.

Missing Rockville woman's ex-boyfriend charged with first degree murder

The man police believe killed Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez and dumped her body near the Intercounty Connector in Colesville has been charged with first-degree murder. 

Silver Spring crime increase prompts new safety legislation from Montgomery County

In the wake of ongoing headlines about violent crime in Silver Spring, Montgomery County officials announced new legislation that would force late-night businesses to create safety plans approved by police.

Girl Scouts robbed in front of Shady Grove Safeway

Girl Scouts peddling their delicious cookies were robbed by a man in front of a Rockville Safeway on Sunday.

Homophobic club documents found on Rockville middle school student's laptop

An investigation was conducted last week into an attempt to create a homophobic club at a Rockville middle school, according to a letter sent out by the principal.

3 men shot early Sunday in Wheaton; $10K reward offered

Authorities are investigating after three men were shot early Sunday morning in Montgomery County.