Confederate Cemetery Marker in Silver Spring Vandalized
A large grave marker located at the burial site of 17 Confederate soldiers in Silver Spring was vandalized over the weekend. During the night of June 14, unknown assailants spray… Read More
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Part of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring To Close for Outdoor Dining
At 5 p.m. Friday, the northbound right lane of Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring will be closed to make room for expanded dining. The closure is temporary and is… Read More
Elrich Retrasa Reapertura de la Fase 2: ‘Tengo la Obligación de ser Cauteloso’
El condado de Montgomery retrasará los planes de reapertura de la Fase 2, a pesar del anuncio del gobernador de Maryland Larry Hogan sobre la Fase 2 la cual determina… Read More
‘There Was a System That Did Not Work’: Gayles Addresses Delays in COVID-19 Test Results
Montgomery County has had issues with people not receiving their COVID-19 test results. County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the state created GO Teams for Montgomery, Prince George’s and… Read More
Elrich on Delaying Phase 2 Reopening: ‘I Have an Obligation to be Cautious and Consider the Public Health Risks’
Montgomery County will delay Phase 2 reopening plans, despite Hogan’s announcement that some Maryland indoor businesses can open to 50% capacity beginning Friday. Although metrics are improving in the county,… Read More
Roadways in Aspen Hill, Silver Spring Will Transform as Part of Covid-19 Response
Montgomery County plans to transform two streets in Aspen Hill and Silver Spring into neighborhood greenways more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists. The plan is the first phase of the… Read More
Shooting in Silver Spring May Have Targeted Group of Black Men
A shooting in Silver Spring Monday is being investigated by the Maryland National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division. According to police, there is no evidence that anyone was struck.… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 10 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 10. 1. Bethesda Streetery: Several streets in Downtown Bethesda will be closed to traffic starting today for the… Read More
MCPS Teacher of the Year Adapts to Education in the Age of Coronavirus
The coronavirus dramatically altered the plans of teachers around the world. Inge Chichester, a teacher at Sligo Middle School in Silver Spring and the current Montgomery County Public Schools Teacher… Read More
Ride On Bus Routes to Ramp Up Services Beginning June 7
Additional bus services will restart early next week in an effort to accommodate Marc Elrich’s Phase 1 reopening plan and aid economic recovery in the county’s urban districts. Services were… Read More
Grab and Go Food Distribution set for Saturday in Silver Spring
The American Diversity Group and other organizations are uniting to host a food distribution this Saturday, June 6 in Silver Spring. The food distribution will take place at Aastha Adult… Read More
Restaurants Now Allowed to Offer Outdoor Dining with Restrictions
Phase One of reopening Montgomery County went into effect Monday morning. This allows restaurants to offer outdoor seating with restrictions, including maintaining social distancing between patrons. Bassett’s Restaurant in Poolesville… Read More