Three Germantown teens charged following series of robberies of other kids

Plus: Four hospitalized after fiery tractor trailer collision on I-270; MoCo Council aims for new data center legislation by the fall

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April 16, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: April 16, 2026 12:40 a.m.

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Three Montgomery County teens were arrested and are facing charges in connection with a string of robberies in Germantown in March. During the robberies, the teens, a girl and a boy who are 16, and another boy who is 14, would approach other teens and demand their property. [WJLA]

Four hospitalized following a fiery tractor-trailer collision on I-270

A collision involving a tractor-trailer and several vehicles late Tuesday on I-270 between Toute 28 and Montrose Road resulted in four people being hospitalized and hours of delays on the roadway. The tractor-trailer burst into flames following the crash.[Fox 5 DC]

MoCo Council aims for new data center legislation by the fall

Montgomery County Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe says the county wants to take advantage of the tax revenue from potential future data centers, but first must pass legislation to regulate the facilities to the county’s vision. The council hopes to have that new legislation ready by the fall. [DC News Now]

Today’s weather: Mostly sunny with a high near 92 degrees.

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