Silver Spring Cyclist Dies Following Hit-and-Run
Montgomery County Police said Friday that a cyclist from Silver Spring died after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was struck last Sunday night on Georgia Ave. near Janet Rd.
Takoma Park Issues RFP for Redevelopment of Recreation Center Property
The City of Takoma Park has released a request for proposals to redevelop the site of the Takoma Park Recreation Center at 7315 New Hampshire Ave.
Fire at Twin Towers Apartments Caused by Electric Scooter
An electric scooter ignited a fire at the Twin Towers apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring on Friday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Police Investigating Sound of Shots Fired in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police are investigating shots fired overnight near Trescott Ave., according to an emailed community advisory.
Silver Spring Breweries Launch Craft Beer Passport
All three of downtown Silver Spring’s breweries — Astro Lab Brewing, Denizens Brewing Co., and Silver Branch Brewing Company — have joined forces to launch a Craft Beer Passport.
County to Launch Nation’s Largest Integrated Microgrid Powered Bus Depot
The county’s Department of Transportation is set to launch the nation’s largest — and the region’s first — integrated electric bus charging depot, officials announced.
Council Appoints Five Temporary Acting Planning Board Commissioners
The County Council yesterday chose five temporary acting commissioners for the county’s Planning Board following the recent resignations of all board members.
Ben Feigin, Silver Spring Native & ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Executive Producer, Dies at 47
Schitt’s Creek executive producer and Silver Spring native Ben Feigin has died at 47, according to reports.
Suspect Sought in Deerfield Ave. Burglary
The county’s 3rd District Investigative Section is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video in connection with a burglary that took place on Sept. 15 in the 600 block of Deerfield Ave. in Silver Spring.