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Montgomery County Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects linked to 21 car thefts in Silver Spring. Police released the surveillance photographs of the three male suspects in the thefts. Detectives Investigate Multiple Thefts from Vehicles Parked in Downtown Silver Spring Parking Garages; Surveillance Photographs of Suspects Released For additional details, visit: […]

A Valentine’s Day tradition, where thousands of people shed their pants and run for a good cause, will now be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cupid’s Undie Run, which usually hosts large crowds in major cities around the country, is opting for a socially distanced version of the event in 2021. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wFyG3J4Mm/ The challenge […]

Montgomery County detectives arrested a man on Tuesday with multiple counts of theft for knowingly possessing stolen property. According to the police statement, 43-year-old Ricardo Aparicio was arrested after 4th District detectives were notified of shoplifters reselling stolen products from loss prevention employees of retailers such as Target and Safeway. The department labeled Aparicio as […]

Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Presidents Day, Feb.15. County Offices – Closed Libraries – Closed Alcohol Beverages Services (ABS) – All stores open from noon-5 p.m. Recreation – Aquatics programs open for reservations as scheduled. All other recreation facilities remain closed for COVID-19 safety restrictions. Virtual programs will still run […]

Many Americans who remained glued to their televisions, computers and phone screens saw U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin in action for the first time. As lead manager for the U.S. House of Representatives, he has received considerable airtime throughout the impeachment hearings. But for many who live in the 8th Congressional District, which includes Silver Spring […]

Today is Friday, Feb. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Food Resources: There are two food distribution events happening today in Montgomery County. Additional resources may be found on the county website food resources page. 2. COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at eight testing […]

“The basic problem is pretty simple: we need more damn vaccines,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said at a press conference Tuesday. He said every state, county and city in the U.S. is facing the issue of COVID-19 vaccine demand outweighing supply. “And we’ve been told by the federal government that this problem will continue to […]

Two brothers were arrested and charged for a stabbing “prank” that involved a kitchen knife, camera, unsuspecting witnesses and a “large amount of blood,” the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said. Denidson Jean, 21, and Pierre Jean, 19, are each charged with knowingly making a false alarm call and with making a false statement to […]

Today is Thursday, Feb. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Local COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County has entered Priority Group 1B, Tier 1 of the vaccination process, consisting of people aged 75 and older. Local health officials continue to stress that the vaccine supply is extremely limited. County clinic appointments […]

As COVID-19 mass vaccination sites operate in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, Montgomery County leaders want one in their jurisdiction. During a council meeting with state health department officials Tuesday, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said he wanted to “publicly go on the record” to say Montgomery County has multiple locations that could […]