$15k Winning Lottery Ticket Sold; Mega Millions Jackpot Tops $1 Billion
Maryland Lottery reports that a winning ticket worth over $15,000 was sold in downtown Silver Spring last week.
UPDATED: Three Men Stabbed at McDonald’s in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police are searching for a suspect after three men were stabbed Tuesday morning at McDonald’s on Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring.
Three Silver Spring Restaurants to be Part of Winter Restaurant Week
Three Silver Spring restaurants will participate in the Winter Restaurant Week sponsored by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, which runs from Jan. 16–22.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police say that they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning in the 7100 block of Woodland Ave.
Police Investigating Vandalism of Takoma Park Church
Takoma Park Police are investigating vandalism that occurred over the weekend at the Bright Light Baptist Church in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Ave.
George Pelecanos to Curate 1970s Film Series at AFI Silver
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is teaming up with Silver Spring-based author, producer, and screenwriter George Pelecanos to present a selection of unsung gems of popular 1970s cinema.
Melbourne Ave. Electrical Fire Causes $25k Damage
A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in the 100 block of Melbourne Ave. likely started in the attic, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Winter Coat Drive Exceeds Collection Goal; Over 1,000 Coats Distributed
Silver Spring Cares, CHEER, and several Montgomery County agencies have more than doubled their goal for the winter coat drive to support the Long Branch community.
Fire at Central Apartment Building Displaces 26 Residents
Several apartments in the Central apartment building in downtown Silver Spring were damaged by a kitchen fire Friday afternoon, resulting in 26 people being displaced, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer.