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Takoma Park Rescinds Indoor Mask Mandate

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 9, 2022 at 8:43 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park has ended its indoor mask mandate, effective today, according to a public notice posted on the city’s website.

Board of Education Ends Mask Mandate

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 26, 2025Mar 9, 2022 at 7:54 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Board of Education voted yesterday to make face coverings optional in all MCPS schools and facilities, effective immediately.

Recreation Department Collecting Donated Evening Gowns for High School Women

Mike Diegel | Mar 7, 2022 at 6:56 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s recreation department is currently collecting new and gently used evening gowns to distribute to young women who’d like to go to a prom but may not be able to afford a dress.

Salles Named White Oak Planning Manager

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 1, 2025Mar 2, 2022 at 6:07 am | Silver Spring, MD

Cicero Salles has been named the White Oak Planning Manager, county officials announced yesterday.

In-Person Meetings to Return to the Takoma Park Community Center

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 1, 2022 at 6:15 am | Takoma Park, MD

In-person meetings will return to the Takoma Park Community Center, city officials announced Monday.

County Announces Completion of RT355 Underpass Named for Silver Spring Resident

Mike Diegel | Feb 14, 2025Feb 27, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

County officials and others on Friday announced the completion of an underpass under MD355/Rockville Pike that is now named after a long-time Silver Spring resident, Phil Alperson.

Silver Spring Library to be Renamed After Veteran of Tuskegee Airmen

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 2, 2024Feb 25, 2022 at 3:09 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave. in downtown Silver Spring will be renamed after Brigadier General Charles McGee, a veteran of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, flying 137 combat missions, officials announced today.

Lot on Silver Spring Avenue to Become Public Parking Space Next Month

Mike Diegel | Mar 30, 2024Feb 25, 2022 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

A space adjoining the Fenton Street garage and fronting on Silver Spring Avenue will become a public parking lot operated by the county on or about March 1, according to Department of Transportation officials.

MCPS to Continue to Require Indoor Masking

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 20, 2025Feb 23, 2022 at 1:13 pm | Montgomery County, MD

The Montgomery County Public Schools system will continue to require masks to be worn indoors for now, as the county and state governments have allowed their respective mandates to expire.

Police Warn of Car Wrap Scam

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 13, 2025Feb 23, 2022 at 6:22 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are warning residents of a scam involving fake text messages that claim to offer payment for placing advertisements on personal vehicles.

County Indoor Mask Mandate to Expire Tonight

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 25, 2025Feb 21, 2022 at 8:52 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s indoor mask mandate is set to end at 11:59 p.m. tonight, according to a weekly update from County Executive Marc Elrich.

Council Passes Bill to Create Animal Issues Advisory Committee

Mike Diegel | Feb 19, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County Council last Tuesday unanimously passed a bill establishing a committee to advise the council and the county executive about issues related to animal care and welfare.