Arrest Made for Possession of Handgun; Other Charges
Takoma Park Police say they arrested a 25-year-old male from Silver Spring for possession of a handgun on a prohibited person and other charges.
DSW Leaving Ellsworth Drive for Ellsworth Place
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.