silver spring

February 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Winter Storm Causes Delays and Closings Friday

The National Weather Service expects light freezing rain and snow to end Friday as the storm gradually moves out of the area but warns that untreated roads will remain icy and treacherous. There are numerous delays Friday morning. The Maryland State Police’s snow emergency plan remains in place for interstates 270, 370, and the beltway […]

Read more

February 18, 2021 | Michelle Queen

What’s Closed, What’s Open Thursday

Thursday’s winter storm is forecast to include snow, sleet and freezing rain throughout the day making surfaces and roads slick and treacherous. This is causing closings and delays across the county. The Maryland State Police’s snow emergency plan is currently in place for interstates 270, 370, and the beltway in Montgomery County. This means travel […]

Read more

February 18, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 18, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Feb. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.COVID-19 Vaccine Preregistration Info: Montgomery County run clinics are currently vaccinating Priority Groups 1A and 1B (Tier 1: ages 75 and up). Residents must preregister to make an appointment. For help with the form, call 240-777-2982. Health officials urge residents to […]

Read more

February 17, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 17, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and […]

Read more

February 16, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Una vez más, Maryland se Clasifica como el Segundo Estado más Educado

En un nuevo estudio publicado recientemente por WalletHub, Maryland se ubica como el segundo estado más educado del país, solo detrás de Massachusetts. Este es el segundo año consecutivo en que WalletHub clasificó a Maryland como el número dos. Según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de EE. UU., cuanto más alto es el nivel de […]

Read more

February 16, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Once Again, Maryland Ranks as Second Most Educated State

In a new study recently released by WalletHub, Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, just behind Massachusetts. This is the second year in a row that WalletHub ranked Maryland number two. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher the level of education one completes, the higher their income […]

Read more

February 16, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 16, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. School Board Meets: Montgomery County Board of Education meets virtually at 1:30 p.m. for a worksession on the FY 2022 operating budget. 2. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at nine testing sites today. 3. […]

Read more

February 12, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Police Request Help in Locating Suspects in Multiple Silver Spring Car Thefts

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: […]

Read more

February 11, 2021 | Michelle Queen

What’s Closed, What’s Open After Wednesday’s Winter Weather?

Wednesday’s winter storm that left a wintry mix of snow and ice in the area is causing closings and delays across the county. The Maryland State Police’s snow emergency plan is currently in place for interstates 270, 370, and the beltway in Montgomery County. This means travel on the interstates is strongly discouraged. Also, parking […]

Read more

February 10, 2021 | Joe Yasharoff

Silver Spring Resident Goes Down to the Wire on Jeopardy!

Morgan Halvorsen from Silver Spring went toe to toe on Jeopardy! with the defending champion before ultimately losing on Tuesday night’s episode of the long-running game show. Halvorsen, a news and opinion editor for Morning Consult, describes herself on her Twitter profile as “a Mensan, playwright, major Star Wars geek and former English professor.” She was […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter