Silver Spring Cyclist Dies Following Hit-and-Run
Montgomery County Police said Friday that a cyclist from Silver Spring died after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was struck last Sunday night on Georgia Ave. near Janet Rd.
Fire at Twin Towers Apartments Caused by Electric Scooter
An electric scooter ignited a fire at the Twin Towers apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring on Friday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Police Investigating Sound of Shots Fired in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police are investigating shots fired overnight near Trescott Ave., according to an emailed community advisory.
Silver Spring Breweries Launch Craft Beer Passport
All three of downtown Silver Spring’s breweries — Astro Lab Brewing, Denizens Brewing Co., and Silver Branch Brewing Company — have joined forces to launch a Craft Beer Passport.
County to Launch Nation’s Largest Integrated Microgrid Powered Bus Depot
The county’s Department of Transportation is set to launch the nation’s largest — and the region’s first — integrated electric bus charging depot, officials announced.
Ben Feigin, Silver Spring Native & ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Executive Producer, Dies at 47
Schitt’s Creek executive producer and Silver Spring native Ben Feigin has died at 47, according to reports.
Suspect Sought in Deerfield Ave. Burglary
The county’s 3rd District Investigative Section is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video in connection with a burglary that took place on Sept. 15 in the 600 block of Deerfield Ave. in Silver Spring.
Takoma Park Accepting Applications for $1,000 in Cash Assistance
Takoma Park residents can now apply for one-time lump-sum payments of $1,000 as part of the city’s Direct Cash Assistance program, city officials announced.
Police: Silver Spring Teen Missing Since Oct. 22
A missing 15-year-old from Silver Spring is being sought by detectives from the county’s Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID).