Tax-Free Shopping Week to Begin Sunday
The annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week will begin Sunday, Aug. 12 and run through Saturday, Aug. 18, according to an announcement from Comptroller Peter Franchot.
County Police Searching for Missing Silver Spring Sisters
Montgomery County police are searching for two sisters missing from their home on Hunters Gate Court, near the intersection of Calverton Boulevard and Cherry Hill Road.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 8-16
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Aug. 8 Summer Drum Circles, Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave., donations requested, 7-9 p.m. Flower Avenue House Concert, Banner Arts, 7502 Flower Ave., $20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 Discover Long Branch Pop-Up SummerFest, Long Branch Pool, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., 5-8 p.m. Soul Crackers, Veterans Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Carpe Diem! Second Thursday Contra Dance, Silver … Read More
CuriosityStream Lowers Price, Offers Some Free Content
CuriosityStream, the Silver Spring-based documentary streaming service, has lowered its subscription price and begun offering a limited number of documentaries to customers at no charge.
Mobile Bike Shop Saves Bicyclists an Awkward Trip
Area bicyclists no longer have to deal with the awkwardness of loading their bike in a vehicle and driving it somewhere for service.
Children Invited to Take Kindness Challenge This Month
Children from preschoolers to age 12 can earn a free meal at McGinty’s Public House, simply by completing the Random Act of Kindness Summer Challenge from Silver Spring Cares.
Detectives Seek Public’s Help to Identify Robbery Suspects
Montgomery County detectives are looking for the public’s help to identify three suspects in a robbery and assault in downtown Silver Spring, according to a press release.
Police Release Video, Partial Transcript from White Shooting Investigation
The body-camera videos from the officers involved in the June 11 shooting death of Robert White have been released by the Montgomery County Police Department.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 1-9
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, Aug. 2 Great American Songbook Chorus Concert, Levine Music, 900 Wayne Ave., 2nd Floor, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. World Premiere of “The Well,” Lumina Studio Theatre at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., pay what you can, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Josh Christina, Veterans Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 “The Frog,” Lumina Studio Theatre at … Read More