Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred around noon on May 29 at the Bank of America, 8511 Georgia Avenue. According to the police investigation, the suspect entered the bank, approached the bank teller, and passed a note and bag through the teller window announcing a robbery. The suspect then fled the […]

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) has begun the final resurfacing phase on MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) between Eastern Avenue and MD 390 (16th Street) in downtown Silver Spring. The work is part of a $3.6 million safety and resurfacing project, which should be complete by late summer, weather permitting. The remaining work this spring […]

For more than 60 years, Dale Music Company, Inc. in Silver Spring has been a staple in the community for music lovers, known for its vast collection of sheet music. In June, owner Carol Warden said Dale Music will close its doors for the last time at 8420 Georgia Avenue, citing a changing economy and […]

UPDATED  Verenice Soledad Cruz, age 16, of the 13500 block of Georgia Avenue has been located safe and unharmed.  She was reported missing on March 5. Police and family thank those who shared and publicized this missing person case. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile missing from Silver […]

Montgomery County fire rescue units responded to a fire at an apartment building at Georgia Avenue and Dennis Avenue just before 1 p.m. today (Dec. 17). When firefighters arrived, they located a small fire in a first floor apartment and quickly extinguished it. A spokesperson for the fire department, said the fire was caused by […]

Beginning Monday night, November 18 (weather permitting), State Highway Administration (SHA) crews will start the first of several weeks of nighttime road resurfacing along MD 97 (Georgia Ave.) in downtown Silver Spring. The work is part of an ongoing $3.6 million safety and resurfacing project on Georgia Avenue between Eastern Avenue and MD 390 (16th […]

Montgomery County police and fire rescue crews were dispatched to a school bus accident at Georgia Avenue and Heathfield Road at 7:48 a.m. on Sept. 13. Assistant Chief Scott Graham, said there are five injuries, including one serious injury. He described all the patients as adults. Police Spokesperson Angela Cruz said there were students on […]

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Aug. 22 in Wheaton. According to police, at approximately 1:55 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the area of Georgia Avenue and Henderson Avenue for a report of a personal injury collision involving a pedestrian. Police said their investigation indicates that a silver 1999 […]

Within one hour, Montgomery County police responded to two separate pedestrian collisions on Aug. 22. The first accident occurred at 1:55 p.m. at Georgia Avenue and Henderson Avenue. An adult female was transported to the hospital, according to police. Police said all lanes of northbound Georgia Avenue were shut down for the investigation until shortly […]

Commuter alert: A $4.6 million safety and resurfacing project is now underway along nearly two miles of Georgia Avenue from the Washington, D.C.  line to 16th Street in Silver Spring. Motorists and pedestrians traveling in this area should plan ahead, add extra commute time, and be aware of shifting traffic and walking patterns. Preliminary work […]