Police Investigating Armed Carjacking in Takoma Park
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred Friday, and are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspects.
Police Seek Help Locating Silver Spring Woman Missing Since Friday (Update: Located)
Detectives from the county’s police department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Silver Spring woman who has been missing since Friday afternoon. Mingling Chen, age 78, was last seen leaving the 1500 block of Forest Glen Road on the afternoon of Friday, October 8, and may be in the Rockville area, trying to get into D.C.
Ride On Schedule Changes Take Effect Sunday
Changes to 64 Ride On bus routes will take effect this Sunday, October 10, county officials announced. 25 routes that have higher ridership will see increased trips, and service after midnight will be reinstated for all routes which operated those hours prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring DC North is Now Open
DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring DC North is now open, according to a joint announcement from DoubleTree by Hilton and new operator Linchris Hotel Corporation. The hotel, located at 8777 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring, operated temporarily as Hotel Silver Spring after it was acquired by Plymouth, Mass.-based Linchris over the summer.
County Will Add New Vaccination Site in Silver Spring Next Week
The county will add new COVID-19 vaccination sites to those it already operates in anticipation of increased demand for booster shots. One of the new sites will be located in the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza, as of Monday, Oct. 11.
Police Pursuit Ends in Crash; Suspect Arrested
Montgomery County Police yesterday arrested a 19-year-old male from Southeast D.C. following multiple vehicle collisions and a pursuit involving a food delivery driver’s vehicle that was stolen.
County Executive Recommends $1 Standard Fare for Ride On
County Executive Marc Elrich is recommending that standard Ride On fares be set at $1 and the continuation of fare-free programs such as Kids Ride Free and Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Ride Free.
County Seeking Applicants for Urban District Advisory Committee
The county executive is looking for applicants to fill eight positions on the Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee, according to an announcement from Regional Service Center Director Jacob Newman.
Ransomware Attack Hits Washington Adventist University
Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park said it was hit by a ransomware attack Saturday, according to an announcement posted on the school’s website.