iPhone COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Now Available in Maryland

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2020 at 8:09 am | Montgomery County, MD

COVID-19 Exposure Notifications are now available in Maryland for Apple iPhone devices, according to a tweet from Mike Ricci, Director of Communications for the State of Maryland.

Registration Now Open for County’s Winter Virtual Rec Classes

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024Nov 10, 2020 at 7:00 am | Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Recreation has begun registering participants in winter virtual classes, the agency announced. Winter classes run from January to March 2021 and are designed to promote active, healthy lifestyles.

Money Muscle BBQ Participating in DMV Black Restaurant Week

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 11, 2024Nov 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Money Muscle BBQ, from the owners of All Set Restaurant & Bar in downtown Silver Spring, is participating in the third annual DMV Black Restaurant Week, which started Sunday, November 8th, and is running through Sunday, November 15th.

Commission Seeks Info for Virtual Veterans Tributes

Mike Diegel | Dec 10, 2024Nov 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Commission on Veterans Affairs is looking for tributes to veterans to add to its virtual “Tribute to Montgomery County Veterans,” officials announced. The program is open to any county residents who have served in the military, whether in wartime or peacetime.

Parking in the Bike Lane

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 10, 2024Nov 9, 2020 at 10:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

“I am in “awe” of this person’s ability to park in the bike lane.”

County Announces Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day Nov. 11

Mike Diegel | Feb 2, 2025Nov 9, 2020 at 7:00 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county has announced the following holiday schedule for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. County offices and libraries, along with state offices and courts, will be closed, though the Alcohol Beverage Services stores will be open noon–7 p.m.

Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Passes Away at 80; Local Contestants React

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 3, 2024Nov 8, 2020 at 1:20 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Reactions have been pouring in from local residents that have competed on the show.

In Case You Were Wondering About the Helicopters

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 8, 2020Nov 8, 2020 at 10:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

If you were wondering about the news helicopters hovering last night over 16th Street in downtown Silver Spring, local breaking news reporter Alan Henney has explained it on Twitter.

Pet of the Week: “He eats like Garfield and drools when he purrs!”

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 17, 2021Nov 8, 2020 at 7:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

“Simba loves to lay in the sun and take naps. He eats like Garfield and drools when he purrs!”

County Cancels Late-Night Alcohol Sales at Restaurants

Mike Diegel | Sep 14, 2024Nov 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Montgomery County, MD

The county cancelled its Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program as of yesterday at 5 p.m., officials announced. The program was launched in October and allowed restaurants to apply for a permit to sell and serve alcohol after 10 p.m. if they had not been cited or closed during the previous 60 days.

WMATA: Weekend Metro Maintenance at Silver Spring, Forest Glen Stations

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 30, 2023Nov 7, 2020 at 8:35 am | Silver Spring, MD

WMATA is reporting that due to platform edge lighting replacement this weekend (November 7-8), trains will single track between Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations. Trains will operate every 15 minutes.

Report: &Pizza Planning Winter Opening

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 11, 2025Nov 6, 2020 at 8:20 pm | Silver Spring, MD

&Pizza is planning a winter opening of its upcoming location at Central apartments in downtown Silver Spring, a company spokesperson has confirmed to Bethesda Beat.