GoFundMe: Silver Spring 3rd Most Generous in U.S.
Silver Spring is among the most generous cities in the United States, according to a 2021 Giving Report from the online fundraising platform GoFundMe.
County Council Approves Redistricting Map with Two New Districts
The County Council voted on Tuesday to pass Bill 41-21, Elections Council Districts – Boundaries to revise the council districts in light of the 2020 census and a charter amendment passed in 2020 to create two additional districts.
Suspect Charged, Victim Identified Following Fatal Stabbing in Downtown Silver Spring
Police say they have arrested and charged an 18-year-old in a fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday in downtown Silver Spring.
County Libraries to Expand Service Hours
The county’s library system will return to pre-pandemic service hours at most of its branches, effective January 2, officials announced today.
Councilmember Glass Elected Council Vice President
Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At Large), an Indian Spring resident, was unanimously elected to a one-year term as vice president of the County Council yesterday.
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.