Annual Winter Coat Drive Begins Monday
The Takoma Park Police Department’s annual Winter Coat Drive begins Monday, November 1, according to an emailed Community Advisory.
UT Buys Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites for Office Space
United Therapeutics has purchased the Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites dual-brand hotel next to its Silver Spring headquarters, Dewey Steadman, head of UT’s investor relations confirmed.
Federal Face Mask Requirement on Public Transportation Remains in Place
The county’s Department of Transportation is reminding residents that while the county has lifted its mask mandate for most public indoor facilities, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirement for face coverings on all public transportation remains in place until at least January 18, 2022, and pertains to all forms of public transportation in the county.
Police Investigating Vandalism in Downtown Silver Spring
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating two vandalisms that occurred on October 12 and 13 at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. Police have released surveillance video of the two suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them.
Popeyes Nearing Anticipated Opening
Signage is going up on the exterior of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s new location in downtown Silver Spring, signaling that construction is nearing the finish line.
Second HAWK Beacon Installed on Fenton
The Traffic Division of the county’s Department of Transportation has installed a second High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, also known as a HAWK beacon, on Fenton Street in downtown Silver Spring.
Central Nail Bar is Now Open
Central Nail Bar is now open in downtown Silver Spring, according to signage posted at the storefront today.
Man Injured After D.C. Shooting, Chase Into Downtown Silver Spring
U.S. Park Police say a man was injured early Wednesday after an officer shot at him and chased him from Northwest Washington, D.C., before crashing in downtown Silver Spring.
Council Appoints Planning Veteran to Planning Board
The County Council appointed Carol Rubin, who recently retired as a special project manager for the county’s Planning Department, yesterday to the Planning Board.