Northwest principal placed on leave

Germantown, MD — Principal Scott Smith of Northwest High School was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 14. MCPS’s Division of School Leadership released the following letter regarding his departure: “I am writing to let you know that Mr. Scott Smith is currently on leave. At this time, assistant principal Mrs. Danielle Abdelsalam will serve as the acting principal. Under her leadership, we are confident that the operations of the school and instructional program will remain strong during Mr. Smith’s absence…We are committed to sharing more information regarding the length of Mr. Smith’s absence when available.”

Glenmont Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of Four Handguns – Mocofeed

Gaithersburg, MD ,  Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police, 4th District Community Action Team (4D DCAT) have arrested and charged two juveniles and one adult following a traffic stop in the Glenmont...

Mom found 'frozen to death' in stranger's yard after not being given her medication, wandered outside in freezing cold temps: Family

A Maryland woman with a history of wandering and leaving care facilities slipped out of an assisted living home and died of hypothermia after spending three days in the freezing cold, a lawsuit said. The post Mom found 'frozen to death' in stranger's yard after not being given her medication, wandered outside in freezing cold temps: Family first appeared on Law & Crime .

Things to Do in Montgomery County This Weekend (Nov. 13-15)

Montgomery County has a lot to offer and there is no time like the present! Here’s what you should check out this weekend in MoCo, from a holiday craft fair to free art workshops. Museums and Makers Holiday Market. Nov. 13-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | North Bethesda. Strathmore’s annual...

Maryland Grocery Store Named Best in the State by Tasting Table

Graul’s Market, a fourth-generation, family-owned grocery chain with five locations across Maryland, has been named the best local grocery store in the state by Tasting Table as part of its “Best Local Grocery Stores in Each State” list. The publication highlighted Graul’s for combining the convenience and...

Local businesses out thousands of dollars after Northern Virginia Christmas Market canceled over permit, construction issues

Local businesses that had planned to participate in the now-canceled Northern Virginia Christmas Market this past weekend tell DC News Now they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the last-minute cancellation.

Decline of pelicans in Chesapeake Bay region baffles scientists

The brown pelican population around the Chesapeake Bay has plummeted by about half from its peak in the late 2000s and early 2010s, avian researchers say. And what’s causing the decline, given the lack of funding to investigate the phenomenon, is anyone’s guess. There are many theories. But...

As New Bay Bridge Advances, ESLC’s Steve Kline Seeks Funding to Protect the Shore

With the federal government’s recent approval of Maryland’s plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a project long measured in studies and proposals is moving closer to reality. The estimated $17.5 billion project could reshape travel across the region, but its effects may reach well beyond the bridge and its approaches.

Argentine Restaurant Celebrates 25 Years in Rockville with Anniversary Giveaway Featuring TVs, Gift Cards, and More

El Patio, the longtime family-owned Argentine restaurant in Rockville, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a giveaway featuring smart TVs, restaurant gift cards, free coffee and pastries for a year, and more. The restaurant first opened on October 17, 2001, on Twinbrook Parkway before eventually relocating to Loehmann’s Plaza at...

Santa, Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan to stop in DMV: See where

Santa Claus is coming to town! Throughout November, the man all about Christmas is visiting the DMV to spread the holiday cheer with the Coca‑Cola Holiday Caravan.

Maryland Marching Band Association Announces 2026 State Champions and Final Rankings

Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...

Fairfax County police car hit by suspected impaired driver

Suspect Wanted in Elkin Street Homicide – Mocofeed

Gaithersburg, MD: Montgomery County Department of Police, Major Crimes Division, Homicide Unit detectives are looking for a 34-year-old man wanted in connection with the November 2, 2026, stabbing death of Christopher Schuler...

5-year-old struck by vehicle in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A 5-year-old child was injured after being struck by a vehicle Monday morning in Montgomery County. Officers responded shortly before noon to the area of Connecticut Avenue and Kayson Street for a report of a pedestrian collision involving a vehicle. Emergency personnel found the child suffering...

Dulles Airport’s next phase of growth hinges on roads, transit access

The opening of the first new concourse in nearly 20 years at Dulles International Airport marks the beginning of a new era of growth, according to airport officials. But what could that expansion mean for commuters?. Richard Golinowski, the airport’s vice president and general manager, told WTOP that Dulles will...

Update on Grazie Nonna restaurant headed to Reston

Just a couple of quick updates on two much-anticipated new Italian restaurants coming to Reston. We’re referring to the new location for Grazie Nonna and its sister concept Grazie Grazie. As The Burn first reported back in the summer of 2025, Grazie Nonna is setting up shop at the...

Driver arrested for DWI after crashing into Fairfax County DWI officer’s cruiser

SPRINGFIELD, Va. - An alleged drunk driver slammed into the cruiser of an officer with the Fairfax County Police DWI Squad. Police said they arrested Pedro Jacome of Arizona early Sunday morning at about 4:15 a.m. According to investigators, Jacome slammed into an unoccupied marked cruiser with full emergency equipment activated on southbound I-95 near Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield.

Woman injured after being struck by vehicle in Rockville

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — A woman was injured Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Rockville, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 8:12 a.m. to the area of Rockville Pike and East Middle Lane for a report of a pedestrian struck.

Two School Bus Collisions Reported Monday Morning in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to two separate collisions involving occupied school buses Monday morning in Germantown and Damascus. In Germantown, MCFRS responded to a minor collision at the intersection of Pioneer Hills Drive and Pioneer Hills Terrace, where an occupied school bus was reportedly struck. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene. Information regarding possible injuries has not yet been released.

Construction underway at new Donatos restaurant in Herndon

Things are starting to move on a long-awaited new Donatos restaurant in the works for Herndon. The owner has announced that construction is officially underway at the site in the Woodland Park Crossing shopping center. As The Burn reported earlier this year, the pizza and sub sandwich brand is taking...