MoComCon 2022 Switches to All-Virtual Events Saturday

Mike Diegel | Jan 13, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

The sixth MoComCon, originally scheduled as a hybrid of in-person and virtual events, will now be all virtual events due to the increase in COVID–19 cases and the Omicron variant.

Three Arrested Following Series of Burglaries

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Jan 12, 2022 at 2:47 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police say they have arrested and charged three males with a series of 20 commercial burglaries that occurred in Silver Spring and Wheaton.

Planning Board Approves Draft Silver Spring Plan, Sends to County Council

Mike Diegel | Nov 2, 2024Jan 12, 2022 at 1:30 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s Planning Board has approved and forwarded to the County Council for its consideration the board’s draft of the Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan, officials announced.

Attorney General Releases Video From Fatal Silver Spring Shooting

Mike Diegel | Jan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2022 at 11:41 am | Silver Spring, MD

The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General today released dashboard and body-worn camera video from the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Dec. 29 in Silver Spring.

Silver Branch to Host Betty White Party

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 25, 2024Jan 12, 2022 at 10:50 am | Silver Spring, MD

Silver Branch Brewing Company will host a party Saturday evening to honor Betty White, who died on December 31 at 99, just weeks before her 100th birthday.

ABS Stores Move to Reduced Hours Starting Today

Mike Diegel | Feb 2, 2025Jan 12, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services retail stores, including Silver Spring, Flower Avenue and White Oak stores, will operate on reduced hours beginning today (Jan. 12), officials announced.

Police Warn of Bank Texting Scam

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 19, 2024Jan 11, 2022 at 8:37 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are warning residents of a phishing scam involving fake bank text messages.

Getting Free COVID-19 Test at Library Turns Out to be a Breeze

Mike Diegel | Nov 2, 2024Jan 11, 2022 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

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.

The Green Rooster is Now Open

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 11, 2024Jan 10, 2022 at 2:44 pm | Takoma Park, MD

The Green Rooster, a new food truck from the operators of The Still Point Spa in Takoma Park, is now open, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.

County to Reduce Ride On Service Due to Shortage of Drivers

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2024Jan 10, 2022 at 6:56 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Department of Transportation announced it would temporarily reduce Ride On bus service beginning Sunday, Jan. 16 due to the number of employees either sick with, or exposed to, COVID–19.

Overnight Flyover Planned for Region Early Tuesday

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 9, 2022Jan 9, 2022 at 4:26 pm | Silver Spring, MD

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

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Jan 8, 2022 at 7:40 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police say they are investigating two separate burglaries believed to have been committed by the same suspect in Silver Spring.