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.
Man Injured After D.C. Shooting, Chase Into Downtown Silver Spring
U.S. Park Police say a man was injured early Wednesday after an officer shot at him and chased him from Northwest Washington, D.C., before crashing in downtown Silver Spring.
Council Appoints Planning Veteran to Planning Board
The County Council appointed Carol Rubin, who recently retired as a special project manager for the county’s Planning Department, yesterday to the Planning Board.
Detectives Investigate First-Degree Assault in Downtown Silver Spring
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section continue to investigate the October 17th first-degree assault that occurred in the early morning hours in the 8300 block of Fenton St. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
Police Arrest Suspect in Silver Spring Apartment Fraud
Detectives from the county’s 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit have arrested and charged Shikia Kenya Newell, age 38, for the July 2021 reports of fraud occurring in Silver Spring.
Surveillance Video of Two Additional Suspects Released from October 16th Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section continue to investigate the October 16th shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on the 8300 block of Fenton Street. Detectives have released surveillance video of two additional suspects, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them.