Annual Winter Coat Drive Begins Monday
The Takoma Park Police Department’s annual Winter Coat Drive begins Monday, November 1, according to an emailed Community Advisory.
UT Buys Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites for Office Space
United Therapeutics has purchased the Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites dual-brand hotel next to its Silver Spring headquarters, Dewey Steadman, head of UT’s investor relations confirmed.
Federal Face Mask Requirement on Public Transportation Remains in Place
The county’s Department of Transportation is reminding residents that while the county has lifted its mask mandate for most public indoor facilities, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirement for face coverings on all public transportation remains in place until at least January 18, 2022, and pertains to all forms of public transportation in the county.
Police Investigating Vandalism in Downtown Silver Spring
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating two vandalisms that occurred on October 12 and 13 at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. Police have released surveillance video of the two suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them.
Metro to Continue Reduced Service Through November 15
Metro today announced that reduced Metrorail service will continue through November 15. Trains will continue operating every 15-20 minutes on the Red Line and every 30-40 minutes on all other lines.
Popeyes Nearing Anticipated Opening
Signage is going up on the exterior of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s new location in downtown Silver Spring, signaling that construction is nearing the finish line.
County Lifts Indoor COVID–19 Mask Mandate
The county’s COVID–19 indoor mask mandate has been lifted, as of 12:01 a.m. today, Oct. 28. James Bridgers, the county’s acting health officer, officially notified the County Council yesterday that the county had achieved a “moderate” rate of COVID-19 transmission.
Second HAWK Beacon Installed on Fenton
The Traffic Division of the county’s Department of Transportation has installed a second High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, also known as a HAWK beacon, on Fenton Street in downtown Silver Spring.
Central Nail Bar is Now Open
Central Nail Bar is now open in downtown Silver Spring, according to signage posted at the storefront today.