County, Legal Aid Partner to Distribute Winter Coats
Montgomery County is partnering with Maryland Legal Aid to distribute winter coats today at the Long Branch Library, according to a media advisory.
Police Investigating Burglary, Package Theft
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating an October 15 burglary and package theft that occurred in the 8000 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
Willie T’s, Be Right Burger Will Fill Area Need, Company Exec Says
The planned Willie T’s Seafood Shack and Be Right Burger opening at 9326 Georgia Ave. will fill what the company sees as a need in the area, according to Cole Whaley, vice president of business development for Thompson Hospitality.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Silver Spring; Additional Victims a Concern
Detectives from the county’s Investigative Section are investigating a November 3 armed robbery in the 8500 block of Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.
Thompson Hospitality to Open Two Restaurants in One Georgia Avenue Location
Thompson Hospitality, the owners of Matchbox and other area restaurants, will open two branded outlets in one location, 9326 Georgia Ave., formerly occupied by Andy’s Restaurant.
Missing Child Located in New York CIty
Detectives from the county’s Special Investigations Division (SVID) have located one-year-old Ziona Amaya and her father, Cornelius Smith.
Zinnia to Host Holiday Pop-Up Market
Zinnia will be hosting its first annual Holiday Pop-Up and Gift Market, which will begin this Friday and run every weekend through Christmas Eve.
Mother Located, One-Year-Old Still Missing
Detectives from the county’s Special Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing one-year-old from Silver Spring, and her 28-year-old father.
SSA Issues Warning About Current Scams
The Social Security Administration has issued a warning about fraudulent schemes that scammers have been known to use recently. The fraudsters typically call, send a text or an email that may threaten or pressure taxpayers into revealing information that should be kept confidential.