Police Investigating Sound of Shots Fired in Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Oct 28, 2022 at 1:01 pm | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are investigating shots fired overnight near Trescott Ave., according to an emailed community advisory.

Silver Spring Breweries Launch Craft Beer Passport

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 25, 2024Oct 28, 2022 at 9:22 am | Silver Spring, MD

All three of downtown Silver Spring’s breweries — Astro Lab Brewing, Denizens Brewing Co., and Silver Branch Brewing Company — have joined forces to launch a Craft Beer Passport.

County to Launch Nation’s Largest Integrated Microgrid Powered Bus Depot

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 15, 2024Oct 28, 2022 at 7:49 am | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s Department of Transportation is set to launch the nation’s largest — and the region’s first — integrated electric bus charging depot, officials announced.

Council Appoints Five Temporary Acting Planning Board Commissioners

Mike Diegel | Oct 28, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County Council yesterday chose five temporary acting commissioners for the county’s Planning Board following the recent resignations of all board members.

Ben Feigin, Silver Spring Native & ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Executive Producer, Dies at 47

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 8, 2024Oct 27, 2022 at 4:12 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Schitt’s Creek executive producer and Silver Spring native Ben Feigin has died at 47, according to reports.

Suspect Sought in Deerfield Ave. Burglary

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Oct 27, 2022 at 12:10 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s 3rd District Investigative Section is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video in connection with a burglary that took place on Sept. 15 in the 600 block of Deerfield Ave. in Silver Spring.

Takoma Park Adds Trunk or Treat to 2022 Monster Bash

Mike Diegel | Sep 26, 2024Oct 27, 2022 at 9:30 am | Takoma Park, MD

The City of Takoma Park, in conjunction with the Takoma Park Police Department, will add a new event to the annual Monster Bash scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 beginning at 1 p.m.

Takoma Park Accepting Applications for $1,000 in Cash Assistance

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 27, 2022 at 7:48 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park residents can now apply for one-time lump-sum payments of $1,000 as part of the city’s Direct Cash Assistance program, city officials announced.

Council Passes ZTA Reducing Setbacks for Cell Phone Antennas

Mike Diegel | Oct 27, 2022 at 6:56 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County Council on Tuesday approved a zoning text amendment intended to facilitate the adoption of 5G wireless technologies in the county.