LATEST NEWS
Parents Rallying Around Teacher Mary Maher After House Fire
A popular teacher in Montgomery County who spent her life serving children in her community lost everything in a fire. Now that community is giving back. On the morning of Monday, April 22, dozens of firefighters were called to the 5800 block of Greenlawn Drive in Bethesda, where a massive fire broke out leaving a family displaced due to the damage caused, officials said.
Deer Test Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease In Harpers Ferry
Two white-tailed deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, marking the first time the disease was detected in a West Virginia national park. CWD affects several deer, elk and moose species across North America, and is fatal to infected animals, with no...
Northwood High School students stage walk out to protest construction delays at Woodward High School
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Hundreds of Northwood High School students walked out Wednesday afternoon to protest construction delays at Woodward High School. Many Northwood students will be temporarily attending the newly constructed Woodward High School for the next three years while the new Northwood High School is being built. Students say the […]
Redevelopment set for downtown Silver Spring affordable senior housing facility
Redevelopment of an independent and assisted senior living facility in downtown Silver Spring into a newer and larger building with up to 237 affordable units is expected to start next April, according to project plans. Plans for Seabury at Springvale Terrace approved April 18 by the Montgomery County Planning Board...
Montgomery County police arrest man for series of store burglaries
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Montgomery County arrested a 59-year-old man accused of committing a series of burglaries in March. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said that detectives were investigating six burglaries that happened in the first week of March. Police said that there was also property damage in […]
Mohammed Y. Ramadhan Killed By Ride On Bus In Silver Spring
Silver Spring resident Mohammd Ramadhan has been identified as the person killed on Saturday, April 20 at the intersection of Second Avenue and Colesville Road. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly after 1 a.m. on the night of the fatal strike in Silver Spring, the Ride On bus struck Ramadhan, for reasons that remain under investigation.
Boyfriend's Lottery Advice Leads To $50K Powerball Win For 'Olney Woman'
"Olney Woman" was at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore this week to claim her five-figure prize, which she credited to advice from her boyfriend, who lives in a state that does not have a lottery. The winner said that he has encouraged her to play games in Maryland, telling her "just...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.