Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Silver Spring
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged Angel Medardo Galeas, age 18, of Silver Spring and two juveniles with the two attempted armed carjackings that occurred on October 26 in the Silver Spring and Wheaton area.
On October 26, at approximately 1:40 p.m., 4thDistrict officers responded to the12300 block of Georgia Ave. for the reports of two attempted armed carjackings that just occurred.
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Per Montgomery County:
“Larger than life inflatable turkeys and penguins, glittering floats, marching bands, dancing groups, and Santa and his elves! The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the metro DC area.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an incident involving a motor vehicle that occurred this morning, Sunday, October 31, in Silver Spring.
At approximately 4:49 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to 16th Street near the intersection of Lyttonsville Rd. to investigate an incident involving a motor vehicle.
Popeyes has opened its Downtown Silver Spring location, according to signage in the window that was first seen yesterday (Now open 11-10pm).
We first reported back in October that Popeyes will be taking over the space that was left vacant by Bombay Gaylord in 2015 at 8401 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring. Bombay closed after a fire destroyed the restaurant and the owners have since opened Nirvana Indian Cuisine in Olney back in late 2018.
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 28, 2021
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 3rd District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating two vandalisms that occurred on October 12 and 13 at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the two suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them.
The Montgomery County Planning Department will present the Working Draft of the Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan to the Montgomery County Planning Board at its Thursday, October 28 meeting.
The Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan builds upon the success of the 2000 Silver Spring Central Business District Sector Plan, which envisioned a green, transit-oriented and pedestrian-friendly downtown with a strong commercial and residential development market.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Back in February we let you know that BB.Q Chicken would be coming to 2235 Bel Pre Rd in Silver Spring, replacing Fu Lin Restaurant.
After a bit of a delay with construction, the restaurant has an ABS hearing for a Class B, Beer, Wine, and Liquor License at 10:30am on November 4th.
Authorities say a United States Park Police officer was involved in a shooting that occurred on the 200 block of Missouri Avenue in NW D.C. that led to a chase into Silver Spring early this morning.
According to Park Police, the suspect was chased approximately 10 minutes into Silver Spring where the driver crashed into several cars on Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road before being apprehended and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Back in April we let you know that Firepan KBBQ started construction at the old Pete’s New Haven Style Pizza location at 962 Wayne Avenue Suite L-B in Downtown Silver Spring.
Source of the Spring reported Monday that the restaurant is now scheduled to open in “early 2022”.