Takoma Park police collecting school supplies for needy students
The Takoma Park Police Department kicked off its “Pack the Patrol Car” school supplies drive today.
Health department offering free vaccinations for students
Photo from Wikimedia Commons. The Department of Health and Human Services is offering free vaccinations this month to help ensure students are in compliance with certain state requirements. These walk-in clinics are for students entering grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 who need proof of vaccinations against Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) and Meningococcal meningitis (MCV4) before the 2017-2018 school year starts. … Read More
#SourceSunsets: Silver Spring Library
Silver Spring Library in Downtown Silver Spring. Photo by Jim Williams.
More Than 3,100 New Residences Planned for Silver Spring
While apartments and condos have been opening regularly in downtown Silver Spring, more than 3,100 additional units are in various stages of construction or planning, according to Urban Turf, a blog covering the area’s real estate news.
Takoma Metro Shooting Update: One Suspect Arrested
We reported yesterday that 3 persons of interest were involved in a shooting at the Takoma Metro Station. Metro Transit Police announced this morning that one suspect was arrested overnight.
Flash flood watch in effect until this evening
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for central and southeast Montgomery County until 10 p.m. this evening.
Police seeking public’s help to identify robbery suspect
The Montgomery County Police Department yesterday released a surveillance video of a suspect in the armed robbery of Moorenko’s ice cream shop at 8030 Georgia Ave. and is asking the public for help to identify this person.
Compliments & Complaints Friday
We’re rolling out a new column: Complaints & Compliments. On Mondays, you can share your complaints, and on Fridays, share your compliments.
Beltway Elite 7s Chasing Championship Dreams at Rugby Nationals
A Silver Spring-based rugby team, Beltway Elite, is heading to USA Rugby’s National Championship tournament. Beltway Elite plays the faster, seven-on-seven version of the game—the one on display at last summer’s Olympic games.