Photo by Mike Mowery Work has begun to repair and replace sidewalks in East Silver Spring, a project expected to take about 9-10 weeks, depending on the weather. According to information distributed by county’s Department of Transportation, a contractor will replace deteriorated, damaged and misaligned curbs and gutters, and then restore disturbed areas with soil, grass seed and straw mulch. … Read More
The completion of a project to create separated bike lanes on Spring and Cedar streets is at hand as the Planning Department continues to work on an updated bicycle master plan.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.