Maryland News: Dogs Killed in House Fire, Arena Football League Finds Site, Anti-Mansion Movement Forms

School Bus Driver Suspended Over Accusations of Texting, Talking on Phone While Driving

An investigation into the incident is pending, according to officials. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

‘Heavy’ House Fire Injures Two, Kills Dog in Columbia

Two adults were injured and a family dog died in a house fire in Columbia Wednesday morning, fire officials said. Read more onColumbia Patch.

José Andrés: ‘Bethesda … Is at Its Best Moment’

Jaleo Bethesda has been closed since Tuesday for extensive renovation work. It's the first major renovation for the popular tapas restaurant in 12 years. Why now? Chef and founder José Andrés says that "Bethesda, in general, is at its best moment so this is the right moment to do this makeover." Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Report: Shady Grove Piques Arena Football League’s Interest

Arena Football League sent a letter of interest to developers hoping to build an indoor football arena near the Shady Grove Metro station. See the story at Gaithersburg Patch.

No More “White Whales” in East Rockville?

East Rockville residents considering forming conservation district to curb mansionization. See the story at Rockville Patch.

Mark Moore would have celebrated his 23rd birthday on Thursday. But that was the day officials recovered his body from the Potomac River after he apparently drowned. He and his girlfriend were expecting a child. Read More in Odenton-Severn Patch.

Six teams will travel 1,600 miles from Florida to New York to honor and raise funds for veterans and their families. Read more on Edgewater Patch.

A small plane crash off of Route 50 in Bowie on Monday, Sept. 2, held up traffic in the westbound lanes. Police identified the pilot and passengers the following day. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Fire Knocks Out Power to Prince George's Hospital Center

Three of the hospitals transformers caught fire, causing the entire facility to lose electricity and rely on generators for power. Read more on Bowie Patch.