Children Invited to Take Kindness Challenge This Month
Children from preschoolers to age 12 can earn a free meal at McGinty’s Public House, simply by completing the Random Act of Kindness Summer Challenge from Silver Spring Cares.
Detectives Seek Public’s Help to Identify Robbery Suspects
Montgomery County detectives are looking for the public’s help to identify three suspects in a robbery and assault in downtown Silver Spring, according to a press release.
Police Release Video, Partial Transcript from White Shooting Investigation
The body-camera videos from the officers involved in the June 11 shooting death of Robert White have been released by the Montgomery County Police Department.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 1-9
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, Aug. 2 Great American Songbook Chorus Concert, Levine Music, 900 Wayne Ave., 2nd Floor, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. World Premiere of “The Well,” Lumina Studio Theatre at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., pay what you can, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Josh Christina, Veterans Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 “The Frog,” Lumina Studio Theatre at … Read More
County Police Looking For Help to Identify Shooting Suspects
Montgomery County detectives are asking for the public help to identify two suspects in an investigation of multiple gunshots in downtown Silver Spring, according to a department press release.
Citizens Reviving Group to Oppose Current Beltway, 270 Plans
A group of area residents has revived Citizens Against Beltway Expansion to oppose various proposals being discussed under Gov. Larry Hogan’s (R) managed lanes study for the Maryland Beltway and I-270.
No Action Will be Taken in Shooting Death of Robert White
The Howard County State’s Attorney office has informed the Montgomery County Police Department that no action will be taken in the June 11 shooting death of Robert White, according to a department press release.
United Therapeutics Purchases Cameron Street Building
United Therapeutics has purchased the building at 8808 Cameron St. in Silver Spring, next to its construction site at the corner of Cameron and Spring streets.
Purple Line Construction Update
Residents in the area near the construction of the Plymouth Street tunnel from Wayne Avenue to Arliss Street can expect blasting to begin next week, according to a notice from the Purple Line Transit Partners.
City Council Authorizes Next Steps in Takoma Junction Approval Process
The Takoma Park City Council, by a 5-2 vote, passed a resolution in the early hours of the morning authorizing the Neighborhood Development Company to submit the Takoma Junction Development Project Combined Site Plan to the Montgomery County Planning Department.
Project Successful in Identifying, Reducing Homeless in Silver Spring
A yearlong project to identify and assist homeless people in downtown Silver Spring was successful in significantly reducing the number of homeless on the streets, according to a new report from Bethesda Cares, which led the effort.
County Seeks Applicants for Silver Spring Advisory Groups
Photo of Silver Spring Civic Building from Montgomery County County Executive Ike Leggett is looking for applicants to fill positions on three Silver Spring-area advisory committees. Leggett is looking to fill five vacancies on the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, nine positions on the Transportation District Management Advisory Committee, and four openings on the Urban District Advisory Committee. “The SSCAB advises … Read More