Shoe City Files for Bankruptcy, to Close All 39 Stores
Baltimore-based Shoe City is closing all 39 of its stores, including locations at Ellsworth Place and Westfield Wheaton Mall, following the filing of a bankruptcy petition this week.
Police: Man Shot During Attempted Robbery
Montgomery County Police say that a man was shot in an attempted robbery that occurred early Friday morning in downtown Silver Spring.
Downtown Silver Spring to Host First-Ever Chalk Fest
Downtown Silver Spring will host its first-ever Chalk Fest on Saturday, April 29, event partner Chalk Riot announced.
Police: Silver Spring Man Robbed, Assaulted Victims Met on Dating App
Montgomery County Police say that a Silver Spring man has been arrested and charged with assault and robbery in connection with victims he met on a dating app, and investigators are seeking to identify any additional victims.
Summer Collegiate Baseball Returns to Montgomery Blair
With temperatures finally rising, it won’t be long until Cal Ripken College Summer League Baseball returns to Blair High School. The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts will start their season on June 4 and play 18 home games in June and July.
Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of Exxon Gas Station
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect caught on surveillance video during an April 5 armed robbery of the Exxon gas station in the 9300 block of Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring.
Silver Spring Woman Wins $50k on Work Break
A Silver Spring woman recently won $50,000 while on a work break, according to the Maryland Lottery.
Silver Spring Hit By Tornado 100 Years Ago Today
At approximately 3 p.m. on April 5, 1923, an unprecedented tornado tore through Silver Spring, injuring four people, destroying five houses, and partially wrecking a dozen others, but miraculously killing no one.
County Council Extends Deadline to Apply for Two Planning Board Positions
The County Council has extended the deadline in the application process for two full, four-year terms on the Planning Board including for the board chair positions, officials announced.