Events

The 16th Annual Tribute to America’s Veterans concert will take place on November 8 at Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41 in Silver Spring, featuring The Patty Reese Band, with food and drinks available for purchase, and a guest speech by retired U.S. Navy Captain Cynthia Izuno Macri. (more…)


Maryland

Earlier this week, we reported that Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Center for Voter Information/Voter Participation Center, ordering it to stop sending intimidating letters to Maryland voters threatening to disclose their voting status to neighbors, which violates state and federal laws. On Friday, the Attorney General’s Office received assurances from the CVI/VPC that it will cease all mailings referencing voter participation and will not publicize any voter-specific data.

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Crime

Maryland-National Capital Park Police have arrested 76-year-old Steven Eisen of Silver Spring on charges of indecent exposure and possession of child pornography following an intensive investigation. Police are seeking information on additional potential victims. Eisen was previously arrested for indecent exposure by Montgomery County Police in August 2021 and by Park Police in February of this year.

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Restaurant

Last week, we reported that ongoing plumbing issues have forced all restaurants in the Woodley Gardens shopping center in Rockville, including Carmen’s Italian Ice, Shanghai Taste, and Z&Z, to temporarily close for repairs. Initially hoping to reopen by Halloween, it now appears the closures will likely extend through the first week of November. (more…)