Police say that detectives from the county’s Financial Crimes Section are investigating a November 30 fraud case that targeted an elderly couple. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the adult male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited RS Automotive in Takoma Park yesterday to announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to build and support a national electric vehicle charging network.
The owner of White Oak Duckpin Lanes is trying to raise $500,000 to make repairs and reopen following water damage that occurred just before Labor Day weekend. George Sloan has launched a GoFundMe campaign after his insurance company said it was a building issue and refused to cover the damage.
“Join us this Saturday, December 11th as the Montgomery County Alphas are putting MCPS students first for an immersive holiday festival and block party. The festivities will feature a full day of activities, food, and entertainment!” [sponsored]
Officers from the county’s 3rd District Crime Suppression Task Force arrested a 33-year-old male from Washington for illegally possessing a handgun and for having an active arrest warrant from Prince George’s County.
Silver Spring is among the most generous cities in the United States, according to a 2021 Giving Report from the online fundraising platform GoFundMe.
The County Council voted on Tuesday to pass Bill 41-21, Elections Council Districts – Boundaries to revise the council districts in light of the 2020 census and a charter amendment passed in 2020 to create two additional districts.
Police say they have arrested and charged an 18-year-old in a fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday in downtown Silver Spring.
Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At Large), an Indian Spring resident, was unanimously elected to a one-year term as vice president of the County Council yesterday.