GoFundMe released its annual report, which ranks the most generous cities in America. Silver Spring came in at number three, behind Marietta, GA (1) and Spring, TX (2).
Per GoFundMe: GoFundMe, the world’s largest fundraising platform, released its annual Giving Report, which includes a list of the most generous states and cities in America. Silver Spring, Maryland is the third most generous city for supporting individuals, causes, and organizations this year.
DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING CRITICAL STABBING: ~8:50PM Weds in the Wayne Ave Parking Garage (Garage 60) near Ellsworth Dr. (Downtown Silver Spring/Montgomery County, MD). Victim stabbed multiple times. Montgomery County Police 3D Officers aided the victim prior to EMS arrival. #DTSS
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A trifecta of elementary schools has been selected for award prizes for being recognized as the healthiest schools in MCPS—Burtonsville, Glen Haven and S. Christa McAuliffe elementary schools.
The MCPS Districtwide Wellness Committee recently announced the winners of this year’s “MCPS Healthy Schools Award,” an opportunity created with Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This program celebrates schools that have implemented remarkable initiatives related to one or more of the following areas: advancing core policies related to equity, diversity and inclusion; increasing family and community engagement; bolstering physical education and activity; strengthening social-emotional health, and cultivating staff well-being.
Update: The opening date has been postponed, date TBD.
Over a year ago we let you know that Black Lion Café, which has a location in Rockville, will be opening a new location in the Fenton Silver Spring apartments at 8240 Fenton St in Silver Spring. After a previously planned November 1st opening that was pushed back, a new opening date has been set– Monday, January 2nd.
Update: Damary Hernandez has been located safe and unharmed. Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance […]
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Samar Hammad is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.
Per the Takoma Park Police Department: Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrests of Luis Samuel Rios Rodriguez, 35, of no fixed address and Abed Jonathan Midence-Lopez, 39, of Greenbelt, Maryland, for multiple offenses. Rodriguez was charged with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and second degree assault. Midence-Lopez was charged with conspiracy to all of the listed charges.
On December 18, 2022, at approximately 2:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. (Barriles Restaurant & Sports Bar) for shots fired with injuries. Upon officers arrival, both suspects were exiting the establishment to leave but were detained.
The Breakfast Club plans to open on Thursday, December 22, at 8240 Fenton Street in Downtown Silver Spring, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The restaurant, which will feature breakfast all day, but will also have lunch and dinner menu items, is inspired by “Papa Sherman” who is owner Jason Miskiri’s father.
The Breakfast Club’s menu will include omelets, French toast stuffed with cream cheese and strawberries, and pancakes, according to a previous report by Bethesda Beat “Additionally, there will be heavier entrees, such as lamb chops, chicken and waffles, and shrimp and grits.” The Breakfast Club was originally aiming for a March opening, but has run into construction supply chain issues during buildout. “We have slowed down because of the materials being on backorder. This is true throughout the country,” Miskiri said to Source of the Spring last March.
The Takoma Park Police Department tweeted the following on Sunday, December 18 at 5:30pm: “At approx 2:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 bk of New Hampshire Ave for shots fired w/injuries. An adult male victim was shot & is currently in critical condition. Two suspects are in custody. Investigation is active. Please call 301-270-1100 if you have info.” We will post an update when additional information is released.
At approx 2:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 bk of New Hampshire Ave for shots fired w/injuries. An adult male victim was shot & is currently in critical condition. Two suspects are in custody. Investigation is active. Please call 301-270-1100 if you have info. pic.twitter.com/cDW5NLGa3C
Takoma Park Police is investigating a series of shed burglaries that occurred on Saturday on Belford Place and Belford Drive. Additional details and tips for deterring shed burglaries available below per Takoma Park Police:
500 block of Belford Place: December 17 at approximately 10:00 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area for a shed burglary that occurred overnight. Some time between December 16 at 4:30 pm and December 17 at 9:50 am, unknown suspect(s) broke into the victim’s shed. It is unknown if property was taken. Investigation continues under case #220055891.
12:45pm Update: Montgomery Coutny Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a loaded cement truck and six other vehicles. Several people were evaluated and two patients were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Original report below:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a collision involving seven vehicles that has closed Colesville Rd at Franklin Ave in Silver Spring in both directions on Saturday afternoon. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision does involve entrapment (someone trapped inside at least one of the vehicles). MCFRS crews are currently on the scene. Per Ready Montgomery: “Traffic incident closes Colesville Road (US-29) in both directions between Franklin Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”