Family of Silver Spring fire victim continues to honor her legacy
Plus: Driver dies in I-270 crash; MCPS teacher of the year awarded
By Staff
May 11, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: May 10, 2026 10:53 p.m.
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A donation from the family of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz, the victim of the 2023 Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex fire, has helped the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service purchase new equipment. [NBC4]
Driver dies after car lands on side on I-270 median
A driver died Saturday morning after they lost control of the Lexus sedan they were driving on I-270. The car ended up on its side on the median near Montrose Road. [DC News Now]
MCPS Teacher of the Year award given to Blair High’s Michelle Elie
Michelle Elie of Burtonsville was named the Montgomery County Public Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday for her work at Blair High School in Silver Spring. [Montgomery Community Media]
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