Black Bear Visits Silver Spring Backyard
Carol Lessans often watches wildlife out her Silver Spring window. Her backyard hosts wild turkeys, deer and lots of foxes. But what Lessans spied Tuesday morning — a black bear… Read More
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Silver Spring Man Convicted in 2020 Fatal Traffic Collision
Danys Martinez Lazo, 21, of Silver Spring, was convicted of criminally negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle for the death of Jacques Vainqueur, 57, of Silver Spring. Martinez Lazo faces up… Read More
County’s Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend
Summer officially begins June 21 but for most people Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summertime. Montgomery County will offer residents a place to cool off as outdoor pools officially… Read More
Pepco Offers to Pay for Recycled Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
Pepco is offering $25 for residents who bring working air conditioner units or dehumidifiers to Eastern Middle School Saturday, June 4. The appliance recycling drop-off event will be held at… Read More
Maryland to Hold Community Meetings on Purple Line
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a number of in-person community meetings in May and June about construction for the Purple Line. The purpose of the meetings is… Read More
Local Student Wins NPR’s 2022 Podcast Challenge Following Northwood High Ammunition Scare
Tegan Nam of Northwood High School in Silver Spring was named one of the grand prize winners of NPR’s 2022 Student Podcast Challenge. Nam’s podcast, Nervous Laughter, centers on how… Read More
Las Donaciones Superan los $700,000 para las Víctimas de la Explosión e Incendio de Friendly Garden
Las agencias del condado de Montgomery y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro recolectaron más de $700,000 para apoyar a las familias afectadas por la explosión e incendio del 3… Read More
Donations Top $700,000 for Victims of Friendly Garden’s Explosion, Fire
Montgomery County agencies and nonprofit relief organizations collected more than $700,000 to aid the families affected by the March 3 explosion and fire at the Friendly Garden Apartments in Silver… Read More
D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery, Carjackings in Silver Spring
A Washington, D.C. man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges for committing an armed commercial robbery and two carjackings in Silver Spring, the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Rashaun Onley,… Read More
Clarksburg, Montgomery Blair Students Named Presidential Scholars
Two Montgomery County Public Schools seniors were recognized among 161 students as U.S. Presidential Scholars. They are the only scholars from the state of Maryland, and 161 across the country.… Read More
Police Investigate Burglary at Georgia Avenue Baptist Church
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) continues to investigate a burglary at Georgia Avenue Baptist Church in Silver Spring. On May 4, at approximately 8:15 a.m., police responded to the… Read More
Denizens Brewing Co. Wins Gold in World Beer Cup
Silver Spring’s Denizens Brewing Company won gold in the Brett beer category for their brew, “The Glow,” in the 2022 World Beer Cup. The Glow is a type of “Brett”… Read More