Harvest Moon Festival at Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring Town Center Inc. will be hosting the 8th Annual Harvest Moon Festival tomorrow (Sunday, September 19) from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring.
Free COVID-19 Tests + Vaccines in Montgomery County, MD
Fit Fathers & The African American Health Program’s COVID Response initiative are offering free, walk-in COVID-19 testing and vaccines at events around the area, with no appointment required. [sponsored]
Tower Companies to Unveil Public Art at The Blairs Mural Festival
The Tower Companies tomorrow will officially unveil a group of eight public art murals the organization commissioned for The Blairs District at The Blairs Mural Festival, the company announced.
OCP Administrator: Beware of Certain Scams
Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection Administrator Tracy Rezvani appeared this week on County Cable Montgomery’s “What’s Happening MoCo” podcast to discuss scams that have been circulating in the area.
Fenton Village Inc. Board Calls for Council to Allow BID Veto to Stand
The board of directors of Fenton Village Inc. has called for the County Council to allow the veto of legislation establishing a Business Improvement District to stand pending possible changes to state law.
Police to Launch Operation: Etch & Catch to Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Takoma Park Police Department is partnering with RS Automotive & Lowe’s to launch Operation: Etch & Catch, a new initiative designed to combat catalytic converter thefts.
Water Quality Project Grants Available to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofits interested in projects to improve water quality in local streams and waterways can apply for grants from $30,000–$100,000 from the county’s Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant Program.
What a Way to Wake Up, Vol. 2
From reader Ja’Meka: “In the parking garage of the Veridian apartment complex.”
Police Warn of Amazon Scam
The Takoma Park Police Department is warning residents of a scam involving phone calls from someone claiming to be an Amazon employee.