DSW Leaving Ellsworth Drive for Ellsworth Place

Mike Diegel | Feb 21, 2024Dec 16, 2021 at 10:45 am | Silver Spring, MD

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse will close its Ellsworth Drive location on Jan. 22 as it prepares to move into new space in Ellsworth Place, 8661 Colesville Rd., according to a sign on the doors.

Mattress Firm Reopens Downtown Silver Spring Store

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 16, 2021 at 8:36 am | Silver Spring, MD

Mattress Firm has reopened in downtown Silver Spring after closing last week for a short store remodeling.

County Distributing Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests to Targeted Groups

Mike Diegel | Sep 15, 2024Dec 16, 2021 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County has received about 10,000 rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits and have begun distributing them at no charge to specific groups, officials announced.

Police Investigating Scam Targeting Elderly Couple; Additional Victims a Concern

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 26, 2023Dec 15, 2021 at 4:46 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Police say that detectives from the county’s Financial Crimes Section are investigating a November 30 fraud case that targeted an elderly couple. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the adult male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

Buttigieg, Granholm Visit RS Automotive

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 12, 2025Dec 15, 2021 at 3:20 pm | Takoma Park, MD

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited RS Automotive in Takoma Park yesterday to announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to build and support a national electric vehicle charging network.

Improbable Comedy Brings Back Stand Up Silver Spring Shows

Mike Diegel | Mar 24, 2025Dec 15, 2021 at 11:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Improbable Comedy, a Silver Spring-based production company, will bring back the Stand Up Silver Spring show live for the first time since the pandemic, according to founder Kim Levone.

Metro to Begin Restoring 7000-Series Trains to Service

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 20, 2024Dec 15, 2021 at 8:37 am | Montgomery County, MD

Metro yesterday announced that following approval from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC), the agency will begin restoring its 7000-series trains back to service.

Shepherd’s Table to Mark 38th Anniversary with 2 Millionth Meal Served

Mike Diegel | Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring will mark its 38th anniversary Thursday evening when it serves its 2 millionth meal since the first one on Dec. 16, 1983, according to Manny Hidalgo, executive director of the nonprofit.

Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 15, 2025Dec 14, 2021 at 3:19 pm | Takoma Park, MD

Police say they are investigating two more thefts of catalytic converter units from vehicles in Takoma Park.

White Oak Duckpin Lanes Trying to Raise $500,000 to Reopen From Water Damage

Mike Diegel | Jun 2, 2024Dec 14, 2021 at 6:56 am | Silver Spring, MD

The owner of White Oak Duckpin Lanes is trying to raise $500,000 to make repairs and reopen following water damage that occurred just before Labor Day weekend. George Sloan has launched a GoFundMe campaign after his insurance company said it was a building issue and refused to cover the damage.

Police Investigating Overnight Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 8, 2024Dec 13, 2021 at 12:33 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in downtown Silver Spring.

Dog Haus Biergarten Now Open

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 18, 2024Dec 13, 2021 at 8:27 am | Silver Spring, MD

Dog Haus Biergarten is now fully open in Downtown Silver Spring, after a soft opening solely for takeout and delivery.