Melbourne Ave. Electrical Fire Causes $25k Damage
A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in the 100 block of Melbourne Ave. likely started in the attic, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Silver Spring Apartment Complex Sold for $20 Million
An 87-unit garden apartment complex in East Silver Spring has been sold for $20 million, according to a press release from the seller’s broker.
Winter Coat Drive Exceeds Collection Goal; Over 1,000 Coats Distributed
Silver Spring Cares, CHEER, and several Montgomery County agencies have more than doubled their goal for the winter coat drive to support the Long Branch community.
Fire at Central Apartment Building Displaces 26 Residents
Several apartments in the Central apartment building in downtown Silver Spring were damaged by a kitchen fire Friday afternoon, resulting in 26 people being displaced, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Bump ‘n Grind Makes Analog Market its Permanent Home
Coffee shop and roaster Bump ‘n Grind has made its permanent home at the Analog Market at 923 Gist Ave. in downtown Silver Spring, owner David Fogel announced.
UPDATED: Police: Silver Spring Teen Missing Since Jan. 4, May Be Traveling With Missing Teen
Detectives from the county’s Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old from Silver Spring.
Parts of Wayne Ave. To Close for Purple Line Construction
Parts of Wayne Ave. in downtown Silver Spring will close for up to 18 months as Purple Line construction resumes, officials announced.
Silver Spring Man Charged With Sex Trafficking, Prostitution
A Silver Spring man has been arrested and charged with numerous counts of sex trafficking and prostitution, and detectives believe there may be more victims.
Suspect Sought in Attempted Burglary of Silver Spring Preschool
Detectives from the county’s 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an attempted burglary that occurred on Christmas Day at a preschool in Silver Spring.