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February 17, 2016 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Investigating Shooting at Travelodge in Silver Spring (VIDEO)

UPDATED Montgomery County Police detectives are investigating a shooting that officers responded to on Wednesday, at a Travelodge, located at 8040 13th Street in Silver Spring. Police said that an adult male was injured. According to a Montgomery County Police spokesperson, the injured person told officers that the shooting was a result of an attempted armed robbery, which […]

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February 16, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Dennis Avenue Health Center to Move in March (PHOTO)

The Dennis Avenue Health Center will move to its newly constructed building on March 5. The new building is  located at 2000 Dennis Avenue in Silver Spring. According to a news release, services for the center will be suspended from Friday, March 4 to Wednesday, March 9, while equipment and supplies are moved and set-up. […]

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February 16, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Now on Tap in Montgomery County: Locally Brewed Craft Beer (VIDEO)

February marks the start of craft beer lovers month in Maryland and Montgomery County has several breweries serving up pint after pint of locally brewed craft beer. In this MyMCMedia video, Willie James Inman talks with brewery owners about Montgomery County’s growing craft beer industry. #MoCo now has it’s first farm brewery @WaredacaBrewing #FeBREWary https://t.co/DQxIO2uQZt @mymcmedia […]

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February 16, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Silver Spring Village to Host Seniors Decide 2016 Watch Party (PHOTO)

Silver Spring Village and the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) will host a Seniors Decide 2016 watch party on Wednesday, February 17. The event will take place at the Silver Spring Library in the third floor conference room, which is located at 900 Wayne Avenue. Seniors Decide 2016 is the nation’s only forum where […]

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February 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

Georgian Forest Elementary School Celebrates Snow Day Together (VIDEO)

The Georgian Forest Elementary School recently used a snow day as an opportunity to bring the Silver Spring community together. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

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February 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

MCPS District Announces Schools are Closed Today

Montgomery County Public Schools officials have announced that the district’s schools are closed today, Feb. 16, because of icy weather conditions. Administrative offices will open three hours late. All school-sponsored and community-use activities in school buildings are canceled. Administrative offices will open three hours late. .@MCPS Schools Closed Today (Feb 16); Administrative Offices Opening Three […]

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February 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 16, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Because of the icy weather conditions, Montgomery County schools are closed today, and many offices are opening late. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 a.m. today, and a Flood Watch is in effect until 11 p.m. tonight. 2. […]

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February 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning for Montgomery County

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. today, Feb. 16, for Montgomery County. Freezing rain may result in up to one quarter of inch of ice. According to the National Weather Service, precipitation will change to rain Tuesday morning as temperatures begin to rise. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 20s, […]

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February 15, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Local Senior Center to Hold Speed Dating Event (PHOTO)

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the Holiday Park Senior Center located in Silver Spring is getting into the spirit. On Wednesday, February 17, the senior center will be hosting a speed dating event for those aged 55 and older. According to Holiday Park Senior Center Director Dolores Ustrell, the purpose of the event […]

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February 15, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 15, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. It snowed overnight and freezing rain is expected to follow later today. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County that is effective from now thru Tuesday morning. 2. All Montgomery County recreation facilities are closed, today, […]

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