Historic Tastee Diner Dining Car to Anchor Massive Redevelopment in Downtown Silver Spring
Roadside Development has filed sketch plans to redevelop the Tastee Diner and adjacent Capital One Bank building in downtown Silver Spring.
Air Force Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Downtown Silver Spring
A U.S. Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing Tuesday at The Pearl apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying 7-Eleven Robbery Suspects; Surveillance Video Released
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects who were caught on surveillance video during an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven convenience store in downtown Silver Spring.
No Injuries Reported After Kitchen Fire at Arrive Silver Spring
Firefighters extinguished a kitchen fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment building on Saturday morning.
Hop Over to Ellsworth Place for Free Easter Bunny Photos
Don’t miss out! This weekend, the Easter Bunny will be at Ellsworth Place for photos and fun. Get a free 5 x 7” photo with the Bunny and your pals. [sponsored]
Taco Bell Cantina Arrives in Downtown Silver Spring
Taco Bell Cantina is set to open at 8662 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring. Management mentioned the possibility of opening for dinner tonight but confirmed that the official opening will be on Thursday.
Police Recruitment Efforts Struggle to Keep Pace with Rising Attrition Rates: Report
The County Council’s Public Safety Committee was briefed on Monday by legislative analyst Susan J. Farag about a decrease in police staffing. The Montgomery County Police Department’s officer count fell from 1,295 in 2019 to 1,101 in 2024, resulting in a loss of 194 officers over five years.
Elrich Addresses Concerns Over Downtown Silver Spring Crime, Safety
County Executive Marc Elrich discussed downtown Silver Spring crime concerns at his weekly media briefing, noting that the area’s perceived crime level does not match reality.
Murder Conviction: Up to 30 Years for Odalis Restaurant Fight Defendant
33-year-old Nickolis Williams from Wheaton could be sentenced to as long as 30 years in prison for second-degree murder tied to a 2021 fight near Odalis Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.