Unleashed by Petco to Close January 28
The Unleashed by Petco store at 8412 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring will be closing, according to signage posted at the store.
Three Arrested Following Series of Burglaries
Montgomery County Police say they have arrested and charged three males with a series of 20 commercial burglaries that occurred in Silver Spring and Wheaton.
Planning Board Approves Draft Silver Spring Plan, Sends to County Council
The county’s Planning Board has approved and forwarded to the County Council for its consideration the board’s draft of the Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan, officials announced.
Silver Branch to Host Betty White Party
Silver Branch Brewing Company will host a party Saturday evening to honor Betty White, who died on December 31 at 99, just weeks before her 100th birthday.
Police Warn of Bank Texting Scam
Takoma Park Police are warning residents of a phishing scam involving fake bank text messages.
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.
The Green Rooster is Now Open
The Green Rooster, a new food truck from the operators of The Still Point Spa in Takoma Park, is now open, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
Police Investigating Repeat Burglaries
Montgomery County Police say they are investigating two separate burglaries believed to have been committed by the same suspect in Silver Spring.
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.