Ice Rink Reopens for Winter Season
The Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza has reopened for the winter season, according to a tweet from Eric Rasch, Operations Manager of the Silver Spring Civic Center.
United Therapeutics Named One of Top 500 Most Responsible Companies
Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics has been named one of Newsweek’s 500 Most Responsible Companies 2022, the company announced.
County, Legal Aid Partner to Distribute Winter Coats
Montgomery County is partnering with Maryland Legal Aid to distribute winter coats today at the Long Branch Library, according to a media advisory.
Police Investigating Burglary, Package Theft
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating an October 15 burglary and package theft that occurred in the 8000 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
The Price of Plumbing
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Pajamarama, Holiday Market Back in Takoma Park, Old Takoma Sunday
Pajamarama and the holiday market is back in Takoma Park and Old Takoma this Sunday, according to the Main Street Takoma website. Participants can shop in their favorite sleepwear for discounts from participating merchants on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 8–11 a.m.
Willie T’s, Be Right Burger Will Fill Area Need, Company Exec Says
The planned Willie T’s Seafood Shack and Be Right Burger opening at 9326 Georgia Ave. will fill what the company sees as a need in the area, according to Cole Whaley, vice president of business development for Thompson Hospitality.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Silver Spring; Additional Victims a Concern
Detectives from the county’s Investigative Section are investigating a November 3 armed robbery in the 8500 block of Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.
Main Street Pearl to Launch Nonprofit
Main Street Pearl in Takoma Park will launch Pearl Purpose, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that “makes space for youth on our Main Street,” according to an announcement on the shop’s website and Instagram account.