National Night Out at Downtown Silver Spring

Downtown Silver Spring | Nov 26, 2023Jul 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Downtown Silver Spring, in partnership with MCPD’s 3rd District, will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, from 5-8 p.m. [sponsored]

Crown Wigs Closes, Building Marketed by Private Party

Mike Diegel | Jul 22, 2022 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

Crown Wigs at 8233 Georgia Ave. has permanently closed and the building is being marketed, apparently privately, as an opportunity for another business, according to signs on the building.

Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Rape at Transit Center

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 17, 2023Jul 22, 2022 at 6:03 am | Silver Spring, MD

Metro Transit Police say that they have arrested 38-year-old Tiwan D. Sweet of Washington, D.C., in connection with an overnight sexual assault at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in downtown Silver Spring.

County DEP Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste

Mike Diegel | Oct 11, 2024Jul 21, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Department of Environmental Protection has launched a new public information campaign designed to lower the amount of wasted food tossed each year by residents, businesses and organizations, officials announced.

Blair, Elrich in Close Race Again; Other Local Results Look Clearer

Mike Diegel | Sep 17, 2024Jul 20, 2022 at 11:41 am | Montgomery County, MD

While mail-in and provisional ballots have yet to be counted, David Blair and County Executive Marc Elrich are in a close race for the Democratic nomination for county executive.

Takoma Park Police Warn of Oral-B Car Wrap Scam

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 19, 2024Jul 19, 2022 at 10:52 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police again warn residents of a phishing scam involving fake “Oral-B Pays to Place Ad on your Vehicle” text messages.

UPDATED: 67-Year-Old Silver Spring Woman Missing Since Saturday

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Jul 18, 2022 at 9:12 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help locating a Silver Spring woman who has been missing since Saturday morning.

Shooting Now Being Investigated as Homicide

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Jul 18, 2022 at 6:47 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police say that the shooting that occurred Saturday at the Advance Auto Parts store is now being investigated as a homicide.

Police Investigating Shooting at Advance Auto Parts

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Jul 17, 2022 at 12:29 pm | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police say they are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday morning at the Advance Auto Parts store on New Hampshire Avenue.