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A Wider Circle seeking Neighbor-To-Neighbor Program Associates

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 4, 2020Aug 22, 2017 at 12:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring-based nonprofit A Wider Circle is seeking associates for its Neighbor-To-Neighbor program. Associates are needed to do the “heavy lifting” in their movement to end poverty.

Complaints Monday: Solar Eclipse Edition

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 30, 2024Aug 21, 2017 at 3:02 pm | Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

Happy Monday! Did you catch the Solar Eclipse? We heard scuttlebutt over the weekend of some 7-Eleven locations in the area charging as much as $50 for glasses.

NTSB Releases Flower Branch Apartments Explosion Docket

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 25, 2024Aug 17, 2017 at 10:56 am | Silver Spring, MD

The National Transportation Safety Board released its docket on the Flower Branch Apartments explosion this week, one year after the explosion that killed seven people, injured dozens and displaced several hundred residents.

Moorenko’s armed robbery suspect still being sought

Source of the Spring Staff | Jun 24, 2024Aug 17, 2017 at 9:34 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police are still seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the armed robbery of Moorenko’s Ice Cream at 8030 Georgia Avenue.

Water Main Project to snag Colesville Road

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 13, 2025Aug 16, 2017 at 9:45 am | Silver Spring, MD

Water Main Replacement Project to Snag Colesville Road

Starting Monday, a water main replacement project will clog traffic on Colesville Road between Downtown Silver Spring and the Beltway.

WSSC explains cause of water discoloration

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 13, 2025Aug 15, 2017 at 11:00 am | Montgomery County, MD

WSSC has issued an update regarding the ongoing discolored water situation affecting Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. “Our number one goal is public health and I want all our customers to know that WSSC water is safe,” said WSSC General Manager and CEO Carla Reid at a press conference yesterday. “But from an aesthetic standpoint, the water is unacceptable and … Read More

Numerous car break-ins reported around Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 17, 2024Aug 15, 2017 at 9:53 am | Silver Spring, MD

Over the past week, we have received several reports of car break-ins occurring around Silver Spring, including several at Parkside Terrace Apartments overnight, as well as on Easley Street.

#SourceSunsets: Silver Spring Avenue

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 4, 2020Aug 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring Avenue. Photo by Matthew Hennigan.

Complaints Monday: Police Chase Edition

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 4, 2020Aug 14, 2017 at 3:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

Happy Monday! We received word of a Police Chase & Arrest on Silver Spring Avenue this morning.

WSSC: Water is Safe to Drink

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 13, 2025Aug 12, 2017 at 9:34 am | Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

Amid numerous reports of discolored water around the area (even in DC), WSSC posted an update on their site yesterday.

Compliments Friday: Happy Weekend!

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 4, 2020Aug 11, 2017 at 8:14 pm | Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

Happy Friday! The weekend is upon us, albeit a possibly soggy one.

Discolored water reported around Silver Spring and Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 13, 2025Aug 11, 2017 at 10:21 am | Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

We have received several reports on area listservs and Twitter that there is water discoloration.