Getting Free COVID-19 Test at Library Turns Out to be a Breeze
Despite hundreds of people lining up for free at-home COVID-19 tests, the distribution at Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave. could not have gone more smoothly.
County to Reduce Ride On Service Due to Shortage of Drivers
The county’s Department of Transportation announced it would temporarily reduce Ride On bus service beginning Sunday, Jan. 16 due to the number of employees either sick with, or exposed to, COVID–19.
Overnight Flyover Planned for Region Early Tuesday
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is advising residents that they will be conducting an overnight routine air defense exercise this week.
County to Begin Distributing Free At-Home COVID–19 Tests on Monday
The county will begin distributing rapid, at-home tests for COVID–19 at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Monday, Jan. 10. The tests will be distributed at certain times during the week at county libraries.
County Offices Opening as Scheduled
The county’s offices and departments will open today as scheduled, as the region digs out from a winter storm that dumped up to 8 inches of snow on the area.
Parking Costs for County Facilities Change Today, Jan. 3
Parking costs for county-operated garages, parking lots and on-street meters, including in Silver Spring, will change beginning today (Jan. 3) and be fully implemented over the next few months, officials announced last month.
County, Takoma Park Announce Schedules for New Year’s Weekend
The county and the city of Takoma Park have announced schedule changes for the New Year’s holiday weekend.
County Launches Biennial Resident Survey on Quality of Life and More
The county has launched its biennial survey asking residents’ opinions on a variety of topics, including quality of life, county services and programs, facilities and amenities and more.
County, Takoma Park Announce Holiday Schedules
The county and the city of Takoma Park have announced schedule changes for the Christmas holiday weekend.