All 3 COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Now Available for Eligible Groups
All three COVID-19 booster vaccines are now approved and available in the county for eligible groups, officials with the Department of Health and Human Services announced.
Concern for Missing Silver Spring Woman (Update: Located)
County detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old woman from Silver Spring.
J. Hollinger’s is One of Eater’s “20 Anticipated Fall Restaurant Openings to Track Around D.C.”
J. Hollinger’s, an upcoming “modern American restaurant” from The Daily Dish and The Dish and Dram owner Jerry Hollinger, is one of Eater D.C.’s “20 Anticipated Fall Restaurant Openings to Track Around D.C.”
Police Release Arrest and Traffic Stop Data, Computer-Aided Dispatch Calls
The Takoma Park Police Department has released Arrest and Traffic Stop Data from 2015-2020 and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls from 2018-2020. The August release follows one of the recommendations made by the city’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force to increase transparency and awareness surrounding public safety data.
Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites Permanently Closed
The Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites dual-brand hotel at 8728 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring has permanently closed, according to signage posted at the building.
Quarry House Tavern to Require Proof of Vaccination
Starting November 1, Quarry House Tavern will require its guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 48 hours before entering the establishment, the outlet announced yesterday.
Surveillance Video of Suspects Released from October 16th Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section continue to investigate the October 16th shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on the 8300 block of Fenton Street. Detectives have released surveillance video of the three suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them, according to a news release.
Picnic in the Parks Program Allowing Alcohol in Certain Parks Reinstated
The county will reinstate the Picnic in the Parks program allowing visitors to certain parks the right to drink alcoholic beverages, Montgomery Parks officials announced. The program will be back in effect as of today (Oct. 22).
Metro to Continue Reduced Service
Metro today announced that reduced Metrorail service will continue next week and through at least October 31, due to the 7000 series fleet being temporarily removed from service.