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Detectives Seeking Information About Attempted Carjacking in Silver Spring
Detectives with the police department’s Major Crimes Division have released surveillance video of two suspects in an attempted armed carjacking and are looking to the public to help identify them.
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Police Looking for Public’s Help Identifying a Suspect Vehicle in Recent Shooting
Police detectives with the 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s help to identify an SUV used by a suspect in a recent shooting in the 1400 block of Spring Street in Silver Spring.
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Photos With Santa at Ellsworth Place
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa arrives early at Ellsworth Place to hear what’s on your wish list. Have you been naughty? Or have you been nice? Santa is ready to listen to all your stories — and smile for the camera. [sponsored]
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Thanksgiving Parade Steps Off Saturday; Parking, Street Closure Info Released
Marching bands, classic cars, scouting groups, dancers, floats, balloons and more (including politicians) will all return to Silver Spring for the county’s annual Thanksgiving Parade, which steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.
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Police Arrest Student Following Incident at Northwood High School
Police arrested a 15-year-old male student today following an incident at Northwood High School. Staff received an anonymous tip, searched the student and discovered two rounds of ammunition, according to police.
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County’s Indoor Mask Mandate Will Return on Saturday
The county’s rate of transmission of COVID-19 has reached seven consecutive days, triggering the indoor mask mandate that passed in August and was amended earlier this month.
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M&T Bank, Office of Human Rights to Offer Business Accelerator Program
M&T Bank has joined with the county’s Office of Human Rights to offer a new business accelerator program to early-stage and minority entrepreneurs. The 10-week program will teach business planning, operations, credit building, digital communication and financial management, among other topics.
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Tacos, Tortas & Tequila to Close Nov. 29
Ivan Iricanin, the restaurateur behind Silver Spring’s Tacos, Tortas & Tequila, will close that location on Nov. 29, according to a report in the Washingtonian.
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DOT to Hold Hearing on Proposed Shared Use Path on Dale Drive
The county’s Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on a proposal to create a shared use path and other safety improvements along Dale Drive, officials announced. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and participants must register online to receive an electronic invitation to participate.