UPDATED: Officer-Involved Shooting on Wayne Avenue

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 8, 2024Dec 29, 2021 at 7:45 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring, according to a tweet from the department.

County Launches Biennial Resident Survey on Quality of Life and More

Mike Diegel | Sep 15, 2024Dec 29, 2021 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county has launched its biennial survey asking residents’ opinions on a variety of topics, including quality of life, county services and programs, facilities and amenities and more.

Officers Arrest Male for Illegal Possession of Firearm, Controlled Dangerous Substances

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Dec 28, 2021 at 1:08 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police say they have charged a 26-year-old male from Virginia with illegal firearm possession and controlled dangerous substances charges.

Car Fire Being Investigated as Arson

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 22, 2024Dec 28, 2021 at 12:19 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The car fire that occurred this morning at the Sunoco gas station in Silver Spring is now being investigated as arson, according to a tweet from Montgomery County Fire spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Police Investigating Attempted Carjacking

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Dec 28, 2021 at 10:13 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police say they are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in an attempted carjacking that occurred last Wednesday in Silver Spring.

Car Fire at Sunoco Gas Station; No Injuries

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 25, 2024Dec 28, 2021 at 8:29 am | Silver Spring, MD

A car fire at a Sunoco gas station at the beginning of rush hour closed the intersection of Colesville Road and East-West Highway in downtown Silver Spring.

Koité Grill Mentioned in Post Critic’s Best Casual Restaurants of 2021

Mike Diegel | Aug 19, 2024Dec 27, 2021 at 11:57 am | Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring’s Koité Grill has been named an honorable mention in Washington Post food critic Tim Carman’s “best casual restaurants of 2021.” “I can’t remember when I have eaten so well, even if many of those meals were consumed in the comfort of my own car,” Carman wrote.

Metro Pauses Return of 7000-Series Trains

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 20, 2024Dec 26, 2021 at 8:31 am | Silver Spring, MD

Metro abruptly paused the return of its 7000-series trains Thursday afternoon, ordering a daily series of wheel inspections instead of the weekly examinations initially approved by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.

Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Dec 24, 2021 at 9:22 pm | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are looking for three suspects after a reported armed robbery Friday afternoon at Gold Design on New Hampshire Avenue.

Zinnia to Require Proof of Vaccination

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 17, 2024Dec 23, 2021 at 11:26 am | Silver Spring, MD

Zinnia will now require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, the restaurant announced on Instagram yesterday.

Enebla Restaurant & Market is One of Tom Sietsema’s 7 Places to Eat Right Now

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 19, 2024Dec 23, 2021 at 9:30 am | Silver Spring, MD

The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has named Enebla Restaurant & Market as one of his “7 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now.”

Police Continue to Investigate Antisemitic Fliers Incident

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 11, 2024Dec 23, 2021 at 7:13 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police say they continue to investigate last Saturday’s incident involving the distribution of antisemitic fliers in the Forest Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring, and are coordinating with the Anti-Defamation League to identify suspects.