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Fire and rescue service awarded federal grants for hiring, training

Mike Diegel | August 27, 2020September 15, 2017 | Montgomery County

Photo from firepix1075.zenfolio.com The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service will be able to hire 10 new firefighters following the award of a grant for $1,452,842 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “MCFRS provides innovative, high-quality community service,” said County Executive Ike Leggett in a press release announcing the grants. “They ensure the highest value for tax dollars through fire-prevention, … Read More

Police seek help identifying suspects in armed robbery of CVS

Mike Diegel | June 1, 2022August 30, 2017 | Silver Spring

The Montgomery County Police Department release surveillance photos of two suspects in an armed robbery and is asking the public’s help to identify them.

Some tips on when and how to watch the solar eclipse

Mike Diegel | August 28, 2020August 18, 2017 | Montgomery County

So you want to view the solar eclipse, but Monday is a workday and you can’t stand outside for hours to watch the moon’s progress across the face of the sun.

NTSB releases Flower Branch Apartments explosion docket

Source of the Spring Staff | September 4, 2020August 17, 2017 | Silver Spring

The National Transportation Safety Board released its docket on the Flower Branch Apartments explosion this week, one year after the explosion that killed seven people, injured dozens and displaced several hundred residents.

WSSC explains cause of water discoloration

Source of the Spring Staff | September 4, 2020August 15, 2017 | Montgomery County

WSSC has issued an update regarding the ongoing discolored water situation affecting Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. “Our number one goal is public health and I want all our customers to know that WSSC water is safe,” said WSSC General Manager and CEO Carla Reid at a press conference yesterday. “But from an aesthetic standpoint, the water is unacceptable and … Read More

Numerous car break-ins reported around Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | September 4, 2020August 15, 2017 | Silver Spring

Over the past week, we have received several reports of car break-ins occurring around Silver Spring, including several at Parkside Terrace Apartments overnight, as well as on Easley Street.