Silver Spring Stabbing Victim Dies of Injuries
Police say a man has died following a stabbing Tuesday in downtown Silver Spring.
AllCare Family Medicine & Urgent Care Now Open
AllCare Family Medicine & Urgent Care has opened a clinic in the former 7-Eleven location at 8455 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring.
Mattress Firm Temporarily Closed
Mattress Firm at 8701 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring has temporarily closed for remodeling, according to signage posted at the storefront.
DHHS, Shady Grove Hospital Begin Ad Campaign to Help Sexual Assault Victims
The county’s Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s Forensic Unit, has begun a Ride On bus and bike share kiosks ad campaign. The campaign is designed to tell residents of the services available for sexual assault victims, in particular, the sexual assault forensic exams provided by the hospital, which have decreased during the pandemic.
Ice Rink Reopens for Winter Season
The Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza has reopened for the winter season, according to a tweet from Eric Rasch, Operations Manager of the Silver Spring Civic Center.
United Therapeutics Named One of Top 500 Most Responsible Companies
Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics has been named one of Newsweek’s 500 Most Responsible Companies 2022, the company announced.
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.
The Price of Plumbing
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