Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation are inviting young people to have fun and show off their sports skills, at the free Under the Lights: Drop-In Play event at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park in Silver Spring.
Just Chicken, which opened its only Maryland location as one of the founding concepts at Solaire Social (located on the ground floor of the Solaire 8200 apartments at 8200 Dixon Ave in Silver Spring), has closed after approximately four months according to a Source of the Spring report.
Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill, located in the space that was recently home to The Eleanor at 931 Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring, is currently holding its soft opening.
According to District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos, MCPD officers arrested a suspect in Silver Spring after discovering a loaded gun, drugs, and fake license plates during a proactive traffic stop following a suspected drug deal. (more…)
A Montgomery County jury found Keith Delcid-Palacios, 25, guilty of second-degree murder and other charges for the 2021 shooting death of Martin Nolan and the attempted shooting of another victim; he faces life in prison plus 130 years at his sentencing on November 7, 2024. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Thursday, September 26, in Silver Spring.
District 4 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared that two firearms were recovered and an adult male was arrested after an officer responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle on Connecticut Avenue in Silver Spring on Wednesday night. (more…)
A third suspect has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy in connection to the November 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr., who was found with gunshot wounds after crashing his car into a parked vehicle on Spruell Drive in Silver Spring. (more…)
Originally built in 1952, the Glenmont Shopping Center, known for its iconic “Arcade” sign, holds fond memories for county residents who grew up between the 1950s and 1990s. However, over the past two decades, many have called for the area’s redevelopment. Enter The Montgonion, a satirical news website known for its fictional and humorous takes on Montgomery County’s current events, social issues, and politics. The site decided to “step in” with a tongue-in-cheek update on the future of the shopping center.
At approximately 9pm on Tuesday night, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the unoccupied and soon-to-be demolished school building that was home to Joann Leleck Elementary School at 710 Beacon Rd. in Silver Spring.
The second annual Buckets and Beats: Silver Spring Youth Block Party will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, from 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, featuring a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament, soccer skills station, arts activities, a live DJ, and free food for youth, with the event aimed at fostering positive youth engagement in the community. (more…)