Officials: Amazon Alexa Alerted Family of House Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials say an Amazon Alexa device alerted a family to smoke inside their home during a fire early Monday morning.
County to Begin Accepting Applications for Nonprofit Security Grants This Week
The county will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for funding from the Nonprofit Security Grants program, officials announced.
The Eleanor Silver Spring, Kao Thai Now Hiring
The Eleanor Silver Spring and Kao Thai restaurants in downtown Silver Spring are now hiring for several positions, according to signs posted in their windows.
Astro Lab Brewing to Host Hops for Hope Fundraiser
A fundraiser will be held Wednesday evening at Astro Lab Brewing in partnership with the Sebastian Strong Foundation to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
County Launches Online Tool to Help Older Residents Connect with a Volunteer Ride
The county has launched an online tool to help older adult residents connect with volunteer ride providers to help them get to places they need to be when they need to be there, officials announced.
Harvest Moon Festival Set for September 25
Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. will host the 9th Annual Harvest Moon Festival at Veterans Plaza next weekend.
Takoma Park Library to Open at Temporary Location
A temporary location of the Takoma Park Library will open at 7505 New Hampshire Ave. in mid-October, officials announced.
Fryer’s Roadside Purchased by All Set, Money Muscle BBQ Owners
All Set Restaurant & Bar and Money Muscle BBQ owners Chef Ed Reavis and Jennifer Meltzer have purchased Fryer’s Roadside at 12830 New Hampshire Ave., according to an announcement.
Truist Bank in Downtown Silver Spring Robbed; Suspect Photos Released
Police are asking the public to help identify a man who robbed the Truist Bank in downtown Silver Spring on Friday afternoon.