Council Dubious about Security Robot ‘Parker’
A five-foot tall robot will start roaming a downtown Silver Spring parking garage in coming months as part of a pilot program aiming to deter crime. The robot, dubbed “Parker”,… Read More
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Affordable Residences at Forest Glen Complex Open Near Metro
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) officially opened its 3,250th affordable apartment unit in Montgomery County Tuesday. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for The Residences at Forest Glen, a 189-unit within… Read More
Weetjens Named Shepherd’s Table Interim Director
Shepherd’s Table, a nonprofit in Silver Spring addressing hunger and homelessness, announced a change in leadership. Starting Friday, Aug. 1, Dr. Jan Weetjens will serve as Interim Executive Director. He… Read More
Celebre el Día Nacional del Vinilo el 9 de Agosto
Celebre el Día Nacional de Vinilo este agosto junto a las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPL). El evento se llevará a cabo desde 10:00 a 17:00 el sábado… Read More
Turntables, Tutorials and Trades: Vinyl Day Returns to Silver Spring
Celebrate National Vinyl Day this August with Montgomery County Public Libraries’ annual celebration in Silver Spring. On Saturday, Aug. 9, MCPL will host their annual celebration from 10 a.m. to 5… Read More
Police Officer, Person Threatening to Jump Off Garage, Receive Minor Injuries
Updated July 30 at 1:15 p.m. The officer who aided a person threatening to jump off a high-level parking garage was treated and released from the hospital, according to County… Read More
Un incendio Provocado en el Mercado Country Boy Causó Cuantiosos Daños Materiales
Un incendio sospechoso la madrugada del lunes dañó dos vehículos abandonados estacionados cerca del histórico Country Boy Market en Silver Spring, causando daños estimados en 30.000 dólares en lo que… Read More
Arson at Country Boy Market Causes $30k in Damage
A suspicious fire early Monday morning damaged two abandoned vehicles parked near the historic Country Boy Market in Silver Spring, causing an estimated $30,000 in damage in what officials are… Read More
Policía Arresta a dos Hombres por Robo en Silver Spring
Dos hombres robaron en una barbería de Silver Spring. Tras revisar las imágenes de vigilancia, los agentes reconocieron de inmediato a uno de los sospechosos. Aproximadamente a las 2:04 a.m.,… Read More
‘Good Trouble’ Protesters Across County Stand Against Trump Administration
Protesters wanted to make “Good Trouble” on Thursday by standing against the Trump administration in the spirit of late Congressman John Lewis. Protests happened nationwide, including in multiple locations in… Read More
Officers Immediately Recognize Burglary Suspect, Arrest Two Men Nearby
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, two men stole from a Silver Spring barber shop. After watching the surveillance footage, officers immediately recognized one of the suspects. At approximately… Read More
Free Back-to-School Vaccines for Montgomery County Students
With the school year approaching, it’s important to keep your children up-to-date on their required vaccinations. In Montgomery County, that just got one step easier. Background: On Wednesday, Montgomery County… Read More