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UPDATE: Montgomery County Police tweeted that Xavier Munoz-Dasilva has been located safe and unharmed.
11/08/2023

UPDATE: Montgomery County Police tweeted that Xavier Munoz-Dasilva has been located safe and unharmed.

Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding 12-year-old Xavier Munoz-Dasilva, who has been missing since October 18.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based GBT Realty Corp. has filed plans with the county to add residential space atop Ellsworth Place in...
11/08/2023

Brentwood, Tenn.-based GBT Realty Corp. has filed plans with the county to add residential space atop Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based GBT Realty has filed plans with the county to add residential space atop Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.

A virtual open house will be held Wednesday evening to discuss proposed changes to the county's Ride On bus system.
11/07/2023

A virtual open house will be held Wednesday evening to discuss proposed changes to the county's Ride On bus system.

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington needs Hunger Buster volunteers to help with preparing and distributin...
11/07/2023

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington needs Hunger Buster volunteers to help with preparing and distributing 800 Thanksgiving food baskets.

Adventist Community Services needs Hunger Buster volunteers to help with preparing and distributing 800 Thanksgiving food baskets.

Police are seeking assistance in locating two men wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in downtown Silver Spring o...
11/06/2023

Police are seeking assistance in locating two men wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in downtown Silver Spring on March 5.

An evening of tribute to America's veterans will be headlined by the Brazilian bossa nova group Gigi Mac Band on Wednesd...
11/06/2023

An evening of tribute to America's veterans will be headlined by the Brazilian bossa nova group Gigi Mac Band on Wednesday.

A limited-run escape room experience based on a real crime has opened at HouseMouse Books and Vintage in Takoma Park.
11/05/2023

A limited-run escape room experience based on a real crime has opened at HouseMouse Books and Vintage in Takoma Park.

A limited-run escape room experience based on a real crime has opened at HouseMouse Books & Vintage in Takoma Park.

Police are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting in White Oak on Saturday evening that left one man dead and anot...
11/05/2023

Police are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting in White Oak on Saturday evening that left one man dead and another critically injured.

Takoma Bicycle has moved to 7216 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park (formerly Kinetic Artistry), according to Main Street Takom...
11/04/2023

Takoma Bicycle has moved to 7216 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park (formerly Kinetic Artistry), according to Main Street Takoma.

Wondering what it takes to buy your first home in this competitive market? Join Go Brent’s Debbie Gerald & Caliber Home ...
11/03/2023

Wondering what it takes to buy your first home in this competitive market? Join Go Brent’s Debbie Gerald & Caliber Home Loans’ Branch Manager Ramez Fahmy. [sponsored]

Wondering what it takes to buy your first home in this competitive market? Join Go Brent’s Debbie Gerald & Caliber Home Loans’ Branch Manager Ramez Fahmy. [sponsored]…

Loyalty Bookstores launched a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo this week to address some immediate needs and plan for t...
11/03/2023

Loyalty Bookstores launched a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo this week to address some immediate needs and plan for the future of the stores.

Takoma Park celebrated 50 years of the Hishmeh brothers' presence in the city on Wednesday.
11/02/2023

Takoma Park celebrated 50 years of the Hishmeh brothers' presence in the city on Wednesday.

Action Youth Media will screen the documentary film "East of the River" on November 18 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cul...
11/02/2023

Action Youth Media will screen the documentary film "East of the River" on November 18 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring.

Police are asking for the public's help identifying suspects caught on surveillance video during a robbery at the Dave &...
11/01/2023

Police are asking for the public's help identifying suspects caught on surveillance video during a robbery at the Dave & Buster's in downtown Silver Spring.

Montgomery County has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 U.S. Broadband Awards in the “Best Municipal Connectivity ...
11/01/2023

Montgomery County has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 U.S. Broadband Awards in the “Best Municipal Connectivity Program" category.

Montgomery County has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 U.S. Broadband Awards in the “Best Municipal Connectivity Program.”…

Catalyst Hot Dogs is continuing its mission of "Bringing the Jersey Dog to the DMV" — this time at the University of Mar...
10/31/2023

Catalyst Hot Dogs is continuing its mission of "Bringing the Jersey Dog to the DMV" — this time at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center.

Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding 12-year-old Xavier Munoz-Dasilva, who has been missing since Octob...
10/30/2023

Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding 12-year-old Xavier Munoz-Dasilva, who has been missing since October 18.

Montgomery Parks is conducting an online survey to gain community input on the renovation of Jesup Blair Park in downtow...
10/29/2023

Montgomery Parks is conducting an online survey to gain community input on the renovation of Jesup Blair Park in downtown Silver Spring.

A celebration will take place at the Manna Food Center White Oak headquarters on November 11 to mark the nonprofit's 40t...
10/28/2023

A celebration will take place at the Manna Food Center White Oak headquarters on November 11 to mark the nonprofit's 40th anniversary.

A celebration will take place at Manna Food Center's White Oak headquarters on November 11 to mark the nonprofit's 40th anniversary.

Looking for a safe, family-friendly place to trick-or-treat this year? Parade through the halls at Ellsworth Place. [spo...
10/27/2023

Looking for a safe, family-friendly place to trick-or-treat this year? Parade through the halls at Ellsworth Place. [sponsored]

Looking for a safe, family-friendly place to trick-or-treat this year? Parade through the halls at Ellsworth Place. [sponsored]…

Tacos Way Mexican Grill is now open at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment building in downtown Silver Spring.
10/27/2023

Tacos Way Mexican Grill is now open at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment building in downtown Silver Spring.

"Blue Stockings" runs at Silver Spring Stage from Oct. 27 through Nov. 12. Based on historical events, the play explores...
10/27/2023

"Blue Stockings" runs at Silver Spring Stage from Oct. 27 through Nov. 12. Based on historical events, the play explores how women sought equal college educational access and recognition in England in the 1890s — issues that continue today on behalf of underrepresented groups in the United States.

Blue Stockings" runs at Silver Spring Stage from Oct. 27 through Nov. 12. Based on historical events, the play explores how women sought equal college educational access and recognition in England in…

J. Hollinger's will host a "Blues & Bites" Sunday Supper with blues musician and storyteller Toby Walker.
10/27/2023

J. Hollinger's will host a "Blues & Bites" Sunday Supper with blues musician and storyteller Toby Walker.

Hollinger's will host a "Blues & Bites" Sunday Supper with blues musician and storyteller Toby Walker.

Northwood Presbyterian Church in Kemp Mill has just listed its property for sale or lease.
10/27/2023

Northwood Presbyterian Church in Kemp Mill has just listed its property for sale or lease.

FOUND SAFE: Rashawn Williams has been located safe and unharmed.
10/27/2023

FOUND SAFE: Rashawn Williams has been located safe and unharmed.

Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a 31-year-old man reported missing after leaving a White Oak hotel on Friday.

Demolition has begun at the future home of United Therapeutics' Unisphere Annex building in downtown Silver Spring.
10/26/2023

Demolition has begun at the future home of United Therapeutics' Unisphere Annex building in downtown Silver Spring.

A 12-year-old has been identified as the person who emailed bomb threats to three Silver Spring schools.
10/26/2023

A 12-year-old has been identified as the person who emailed bomb threats to three Silver Spring schools.

Takoma Park Arts will host a free screening of the documentary film "Nomad Meets the City" on Thursday, November 2.
10/25/2023

Takoma Park Arts will host a free screening of the documentary film "Nomad Meets the City" on Thursday, November 2.

Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a 31-year-old man reported missing after leaving a White Oak hotel...
10/24/2023

Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a 31-year-old man reported missing after leaving a White Oak hotel on Friday.

The Wheaton Library will host the 4th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit on Sunday afternoon, organized by the Washingt...
10/23/2023

The Wheaton Library will host the 4th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit on Sunday afternoon, organized by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA).

The Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center will host the 4th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit on Sunday afternoon, organized by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA).

Nearly 20 kosher pizzerias across the country — including Ben Yehuda Pizza and Nut House Pizza — will team up Monday for...
10/22/2023

Nearly 20 kosher pizzerias across the country — including Ben Yehuda Pizza and Nut House Pizza — will team up Monday for the "Slice Out Terror” fundraising campaign.

MHP will reconstruct the historic façade of the former Flower Theater in the Long Branch neighborhood, restoring it to i...
10/22/2023

MHP will reconstruct the historic façade of the former Flower Theater in the Long Branch neighborhood, restoring it to its 1950s condition.

Montgomery Housing Partnership will reconstruct the historic façade of the former Flower Theater in the Long Branch neighborhood, restoring it to its 1950s condition.

MHP held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the completion of renovations at the Colonnade at the Creek ap...
10/21/2023

MHP held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the completion of renovations at the Colonnade at the Creek apartment complex in Takoma Park.

Montgomery Housing Partnership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the completion of renovations at the Colonnade at the Creek apartment complex in Takoma Park.

Six new members will be inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame later this month.
10/20/2023

Six new members will be inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame later this month.

Tacos Way Mexican Grill appears to be near its opening in downtown Silver Spring.
10/19/2023

Tacos Way Mexican Grill appears to be near its opening in downtown Silver Spring.

"Synesthesia" has been chosen as the winner of the Gene Lynch Urban Park art contest, Montgomery Parks officials announc...
10/18/2023

"Synesthesia" has been chosen as the winner of the Gene Lynch Urban Park art contest, Montgomery Parks officials announced.

Synesthesia" has been chosen as the winner of the Gene Lynch Urban Park art contest, Montgomery Parks officials announced.

The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza is now open for the 2023-24 winter season, according to tweets by o...
10/17/2023

The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza is now open for the 2023-24 winter season, according to tweets by operations manager Eric Rasch.

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in a sexual assault that took place Sunday afternoon on ...
10/17/2023

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in a sexual assault that took place Sunday afternoon on the Sligo Creek Trail.

Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk in Montgomery Hills has permanently closed, according to signage posted at the restaurant.
10/16/2023

Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk in Montgomery Hills has permanently closed, according to signage posted at the restaurant.

The Silver Spring Zombie Walk returns to downtown Silver Spring on October 28.
10/16/2023

The Silver Spring Zombie Walk returns to downtown Silver Spring on October 28.

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Underground Pizza Company in downtown Silver Spring is included in Eater DC's article titled "7 Exciting New Pizza Places to Try Around D.C."
The Easter Bunny is hopping over to Ellsworth Place to share some carrots and take a few photos with your little bunnies. [sponsored]
UPDATE: Montgomery County Police tweeted that Magdah Hafez has been located safe and unharmed.
The Montgomery County Government / Polco 2021 biannual community survey taken last fall showed that 90% of residents rate Montgomery County as an “excellent” or “good” place to live, the same percentage as the 2019 survey, according to a press release.
Weller’s Dry Cleaning at 8237 Fenton St. in Fenton Village will permanently close on April 23, according to a sign posted in the window.
Detectives from the county's Special Victims Investigation Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a teenager from Silver Spring who has been missing since March 16.
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects caught on surveillance video during a March 20 shooting outside of Kaldi's Social House in downtown Silver Spring.
The Silver Spring Civic Center will host the Brewers Association of Maryland's Love Thy Beer festival this Friday evening, according to a tweet from operations manager Eric Rasch.
Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring and The Girl and The Vine in Takoma Park are finalists for this year's Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington RAMMY Awards.
Detectives from the county's 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Silver Spring woman who has not been seen since last Saturday.
Silver Branch Brewing Company is now hiring for several positions, the downtown Silver Spring brewery & taproom announced this afternoon.
UPDATE: Montgomery County Police tweeted that Kennedy Isom has been located safe and unharmed.
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