The county will reinstate the Picnic in the Parks program allowing visitors to certain parks the right to drink alcoholic beverages, Montgomery Parks officials announced. The program will be back in effect as of today (Oct. 22).
Metro today announced that reduced Metrorail service will continue next week and through at least October 31, due to the 7000 series fleet being temporarily removed from service.
Silver Spring’s Astro Lab Brewing and Urban Winery, as well as Rockville’s Twin Valley Distillers, are featured on the latest episode of County Cable Montgomery’s “What’s Happening MoCo” podcast.
The Traffic Division of the county’s Department of Transportation is installing a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, also known as a HAWK beacon, at the intersection of Fenton St. and Roeder Rd. in downtown Silver Spring.
Underground Pizza Company will open later this year in the space formerly occupied by Olazzo at 8235 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring, according to a report from The MoCo Show.
Most of the arts and entertainment venues in downtown Silver Spring are now open to patrons, as long as they follow each venue’s protocol regarding vaccines, masking and other requirements.
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery that occurred October 9 at the intersection of Sligo Ave. and Chicago Ave. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating two more thefts of catalytic converter units from vehicles, according to an emailed community advisory.
Faregates will be upgraded this month at the Silver Spring Metro station, according to an announcement from WMATA.