Vehicle Stolen in “Jump-In” Auto Theft at Chick-fil-A

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 22, 2024Dec 23, 2020 at 11:59 am | Silver Spring, MD

A Subaru Impreza was stolen Tuesday at the Chick-fil-A in Downtown Silver Spring in what is being called a “jump-in” auto theft.

County Libraries Now Lending Mobile Hotspots

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 23, 2020 at 10:00 am | Montgomery County, MD

The Montgomery County Public Libraries system is now lending mobile hotspots to library cardholders, as part of its new Internet to Go program.

Urban One Founder Honored by Congress

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 15, 2024Dec 23, 2020 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

Cathy Hughes, the founder of Urban One, a national radio and television network that focuses on the African-American community, was honored this month by Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for 40 years of broadcasting.

Local Restaurants Part of Suit Against Recent COVID Restrictions

Mike Diegel | Dec 27, 2024Dec 22, 2020 at 2:51 pm | Silver Spring, MD

A group of Montgomery County restaurants and bars, including several in Silver Spring, has filed suit against Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich objecting to the terms of the most recent Executive Order 139-20AM2. The order, approved by the County Council, eliminated indoor dining and provided other restrictions, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Construction Begins on $10 Million Renovation of Downtown Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Dec 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Construction on a planned $10 million renovation of the Downtown Silver Spring development is underway, with a new elevator installation next to the entrance to the former Eggspectation location. The elimination of the existing elevator is part of a number of changes coming to the Fountain Plaza that were presented publicly in September 2019.

White Oak ABS Store Closed After Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19

Mike Diegel | Dec 22, 2020 at 11:34 am | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services store in the White Oak Shopping Center at 11239 New Hampshire Ave. has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the department announced. ABS learned about the positive test on Saturday, Dec. 19 and the store closed. The employee’s last day at work was Dec. 17.

Vandalism to Vehicle Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Dec 22, 2020 at 10:08 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are investigating vandalism to a vehicle as a possible hate crime.

County, Takoma Park Announce Holiday Schedule Changes

Mike Diegel | Dec 22, 2020 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park have announced scheduling changes for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Urban Winery Closes for Winter in Anticipation of Relocating

Mike Diegel | Nov 11, 2024Dec 21, 2020 at 10:24 am | Silver Spring, MD

The Urban Winery has moved out of its space on Bonifant Street for the winter in anticipation of relocating in the spring, according to CEO Damon Callis. Callis told the Source that while the Bonifant location had been a good one for them, the growth in the winery’s production demands meant they needed to find a larger space.