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MCPS to Continue to Require Indoor Masking

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 9, 2024Feb 23, 2022 at 1:13 pm | Montgomery County, MD

The Montgomery County Public Schools system will continue to require masks to be worn indoors for now, as the county and state governments have allowed their respective mandates to expire.

High Schoolers Can Win PS5, Other Prizes in “Heads Up, Phones Down” Contest

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024Jan 21, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County public and private high school students can win a PS5, Apple Watch or up to $800 in Amazon gift cards by entering a video in the Department of Transportation’s “Heads Up, Phones Down” contest.

Silver Spring’s Truebill to Become Part of Rocket Companies

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024Dec 20, 2021 at 10:44 am | Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring-based Truebill, developers of a personal finance app, will become part of Rocket Companies, a finance company specializing in mortgages and other personal loans, according to a blog post from company CEO Haroon Mokhtarzada.

Downtown Silver Spring Kicking Off ‘Sounds of the Season’ on Saturday

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 9, 2024Nov 26, 2021 at 1:42 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Downtown Silver Spring will be kicking off its Sounds of the Season event this Saturday, November 27.

Montgomery Blair 10th Grader to be Featured on ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses’

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 9, 2024Nov 26, 2021 at 9:03 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery Blair High School 10th grader Sofia Crandall will be featured on the Cartoon Network/TBS show ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses’, according to a tweet from Blair principal Renay Johnson.

Police Arrest Student Following Incident at Northwood High School

Mike Diegel | Nov 8, 2024Nov 17, 2021 at 4:24 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Police arrested a 15-year-old male student today following an incident at Northwood High School. Staff received an anonymous tip, searched the student and discovered two rounds of ammunition, according to police.

Charges Pending Following Stabbing at Blair High School

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024Nov 9, 2021 at 9:33 am | Silver Spring, MD

Charges are pending against a juvenile male following an incident yesterday morning at Montgomery Blair High School in which a male student was stabbed.

Restaurateur with Local Roots Plans Newest Creation for Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024Sep 30, 2021 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

A restaurateur with deep local roots is bringing his newest creation home to Silver Spring. Jeffeary Miskiri, who founded Miskiri Hospitality Group earlier this year, plans to open Miss Toya’s Creole House in the space formerly occupied by Eggspectation at 923 Ellsworth Dr.

Tower Companies to Unveil Public Art at The Blairs Mural Festival

Mike Diegel | Nov 11, 2024Sep 17, 2021 at 11:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

The Tower Companies tomorrow will officially unveil a group of eight public art murals the organization commissioned for The Blairs District at The Blairs Mural Festival, the company announced.