Getting Free COVID-19 Test at Library Turns Out to be a Breeze
Despite hundreds of people lining up for free at-home COVID-19 tests, the distribution at Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave. could not have gone more smoothly.
Overnight Flyover Planned for Region Early Tuesday
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is advising residents that they will be conducting an overnight routine air defense exercise this week.
Police Investigating Repeat Burglaries
Montgomery County Police say they are investigating two separate burglaries believed to have been committed by the same suspect in Silver Spring.
Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting
Montgomery County Police say they are investigating a Thursday night shooting that left a 19-year-old male in critical condition.
J. Hollinger’s Aiming for Early Spring Opening
J. Hollinger’s, an upcoming “modern American restaurant” from The Daily Dish and The Dish and Dram owner Jerry Hollinger, is aiming for an opening in early spring, according to an update posted on the restaurant’s website.
Silver Spring Restaurant Scene Continues to Get National Attention
The quality and diversity of the restaurant scene in Silver Spring continues to earn attention and accolades from national food media.
Barclay Named Interim Executive Director of Arts on the Block, Evans Joins Him on Exec Team
Chris Barclay will step in as interim executive director and be joined by Clayton Evans on the executive team of Arts on the Block, the organization has announced. The two will take over the organization as Anne L’Ecuyer steps down to become the executive director of Arizona Commission on the Arts after five years at Silver Spring-based AOB.
Police Ask Public’s Help to Find Missing Silver Spring Boy
Detectives from the county’s Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 11-year-old Silver Spring boy. Elmer Guzman-Osorio was last seen at about 10 a.m. today (Jan. 5) walking in the 300 block of University Boulevard East.
The Big Greek Café Gyro Named One of Country’s 10 Best
A gyro from Silver Spring’s The Big Greek Café has been named one of the country’s 10 best by Mashed, a New York City-based site devoted to news about food from grocery shopping to restaurants and popular chefs.