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Woman Dead After Car Hits Her In Montgomery County

Authorities said the deadly pedestrian crash was reported around 7 a.m. near the intersection of Randolph Road and Locksley Lane.

🌱 Patch AM: How Hispanic-owned businesses are reshaping Silver Spring’s local economy

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🌱 Patch AM: How Hispanic-owned businesses are reshaping Silver Spring’s local economy

You won’t want to miss Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo on the Silver Spring Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See why J. Hollinger’s in Silver Spring ranks among D.C.’s best.

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🌱 Patch AM: How long 16th Street’s lane will stay closed in Silver Spring

Coming up: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo on the Silver Spring Patch calendar

Shooting Reported On Bel Pre Road In Montgomery County: Police

Officers responded to the 3900 block of Bel Pre Road shortly before noon. Police said no one had reported being a victim.

🌱 Patch AM: What did auditors uncover about Springbrook High’s extracurricular pay practices?

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5-Year-Old Hit By Car While Trying To Cross MoCo Roadway: MCFRS

Authorities said the pedestrian crash occurred near Glenmont Circle and remains under investigation.

Multiple People Evaluated After Beltway Crash Causes Hazardous Spill, Traffic Jam

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said the crash involved a tractor-trailer and that about 20 individuals were evaluated.

Cat Killed, Woman Suffers Burn Injuries After MoCo Apartment Fire

Authorities said the apartment fire originated from a candle placed in a closet.

Abby needs a loving foster home while her owner heads to Basic Training.

Military Pet needs a foster home so owner can serve.

Riderwood Resident Creates Family Heirlooms in the Community Woodshop

Resident Paul Rohr is lovingly crafting four grandmother clocks for his children in the community woodshop. 

Car Flips Over After Crash Near Wheaton High School: MCFRS

A driver suffered minor injuries after a crash prompted their vehicle to overturn near a Silver Spring high school.

Large Tree Falls Onto Two Montgomery County Homes

First responders said one person managed to self-extricate from a home, while another needed assistance from firefighters.

Gunfire Reported In Silver Spring, Suspected Shooter At Large: Police

Montgomery County police are searching for a suspected shooter after gunfire was reported along 16th Street in Silver Spring.

Silver Spring Man Dies After Being Struck By Tesla In DC

Bernard Massey of Silver Spring died five days after he was struck by a Tesla while crossing Georgia Avenue in Northwest D.C.

MoCo Police Identify Man Fatally Shot In White Oak

Officials say the shooting took place off January Drive in the White Oak area.

Man Facing Charges Over Murder-For-Hire Case In Montgomery County: Police

Montgomery County Police said the case dates back to March 2025, when a man was fatally shot at a Silver Spring parking lot.

Several People Injured After 3-Car Collision In MoCo

First responders say at least two people were seriously injured in the multi-car collision.

Residents and Staff Members Collaborate at Riderwood

Executive Director Dee Dee Gray-Weaver and Donna Suchmann, chair of the Resident Advisory Council ensure resident feedback is incorporated

MD Man Convicted After Filming Himself Touching Woman's Hair

A Montgomery Co. man convicted of touching a woman's hair on the Metro will now face charges for a similar offense in Virginia.

Man Arrested Over Silver Spring Bathroom Stabbing: Police

The stabbings occurred on July 10 at The Angry Jerk, located on the 8200 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.

Teen Charged As Adult In Wheaton Mall Shooting That Injured 13-Year-Old

A 17-year-old is charged with attempted murder after police say he opened fire inside Wheaton Mall, wounding a 13-year-old boy.

1 Person Dead, Another Hospitalized After Three-Car MoCo Collision

Montgomery County Police said the fatal crash took place in the Four Corners community.

Police ID Silver Spring Man Killed After Car Collides With Median, Tree

Montgomery County Police said the man was pronounced dead in Silver Spring after a serious crash saw the driver strike a median and a tree.

Bowie Man Stalked MoCo Woman From Shopping Center To Her Home: Police

Montgomery County Police said a 20-year-old Bowie man stalked a woman to her home, nearly hitting two cars in the process.

Riderwood's Geocaching Club Offers Engaging, Social Activities

Riderwood residents Don Schmidt and Don Conway display one of the 30-plus geocaches hidden around campus,

Moving Truck Crash Involving At Least 10 Vehicles Injures 10 In Montgomery County

Ten people were injured after a moving truck crashed into at least 10 vehicles on Columbia Pike in Montgomery County.

MoCo Man Found Guilty In 2023 Laurel Hotel Shooting, Attempted Robbery

A Montgomery County man was found guilty in a shooting and attempted robbery in Anne Arundel County that occurred in 2023 at a hotel.

Search Underway For Man Accused In Silver Spring Stabbing

Montgomery County Police are searching for a man they say repeatedly stabbed another person inside a restaurant bathroom.

MoCo Teen Fatally Hit After Crossing DC Interstate: Police

The Metropolitan Police Department identified the teen killed as 18-year-old Camari Primrose, of Silver Spring.

College Student Launches Mission To Help Grandmother's Restaurant

A college student has kick-started a 60-day mission to help her grandmother's Silver Spring restaurant.

Montgomery Blair High School Alum Selected "Future Leader" by Television Academy Foundation

David Diouf Chosen for Hollywood Internship at The Walt Disney Company

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Silver Spring For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Silver Spring.

Teen Crashes Car Into MoCo Home After Hitting Off-Duty Officer: Police

A 15-year-old driver was taken into police custody after hitting an off-duty officer and then crashing into a home in Silver Spring.

Restaurants at Riderwood Focus on Creativity, Collaboration, and Socialization

Riderwood Dining Director Carl Taylor and resident Sharon Hill, who serves on the dining advisory committee, enjoy a meal together

MoCo Police Charge DC Teen As Adult After Uncovering Ghost Gun

A 17-year-old from D.C. is being charged as an adult in Montgomery County after he was found in possession of a ghost gun in Silver Spring.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Silver Spring

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in Silver Spring.