Local Filmmakers Featured in Community Stories Film Festival

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 4, 2024Nov 20, 2020 at 9:30 am | Takoma Park, MD

Local filmmakers will share the virtual spotlight this weekend during the free-to-watch Community Stories Film Festival from Docs In Progress and The City of Takoma Park.

County Offering Grants up to $1,000 for Neighborhood Events

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024Nov 20, 2020 at 7:00 am | Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County will again offer matching grants of up to $1,000 to help fund neighborhood events, according to an announcement from Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Reemberto Rodriguez. Neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant groups, civic groups and similar organizations are eligible to apply to help fund events and activities that “promote community engagement, encourage capacity building, networking and stimulate the local economy,” according to the message.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Hillandale Metro by T-Mobile Store; Video Released

Source of the Spring Staff | May 29, 2024Nov 19, 2020 at 2:59 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division that are investigating a November 12 armed robbery of a Hillandale Metro by T-Mobile store have released surveillance video of the incident, and are asking anyone with information about this robbery or suspect to come forward to the MCPD.

MCEDC to Offer Restaurant Relief Grants

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 11, 2024Nov 19, 2020 at 1:30 pm | Montgomery County, MD

Restaurants and other entities like food trucks, caterers, and wineries and breweries in Montgomery County that directly provide food service can apply for grants up to $10,000, under the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation’s new Restaurant Relief Grant program.

AAHP EC Offering COVID-19 Testing Program Targeting African Americans

Mike Diegel | Sep 13, 2024Nov 19, 2020 at 11:30 am | Silver Spring, MD

The African American Health Program Executive Committee recently launched a free COVID-19 testing program targeting the county’s African American residents, the committee announced. The targeted COVID-19 response program, with the tagline “Don’t Stress. Take the Test.” is offered a various drive-through locations around the county and also includes need-based wellness services.

What Happens to Your Leaves After They’re Collected?

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 27, 2024Nov 19, 2020 at 9:30 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County’s annual leaf collection campaign is in full swing, and a video released this week from the Montgomery County Department of Transporation explains what happens to your leaves after they’re collected.

Council Introduces Bill Designed to Increase Police Transparency

Mike Diegel | Sep 15, 2024Nov 19, 2020 at 7:15 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County Council has introduced a bill designed to increase transparency in the county’s police department by requiring certain data be collected and made available to the public.

Silver Spring Chamber Joins Effort to Oppose Tax on Digital Advertising Revenues

Mike Diegel | Sep 24, 2024Nov 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of businesses and organizations to oppose any attempt to implement a tax on digital ad revenues in the 2021 Maryland General Assembly. “We opposed this last year in the General Assembly because we felt that, as they had said, it would be a tax not just on the people accepting advertising but also on small businesses,” said Jane Redicker, GSSCC president and CEO.

Food Production Grants Awarded to Local Organizations

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 5, 2024Nov 18, 2020 at 10:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Several Silver Spring-based organizations have been given grants to increase resident access to yard, patio, and community gardening supplies, space, and education, under the Montgomery County Food Council’s Resident and Community Food Production Grant Program.