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Detectives Identify Four Suspects in Multiple Carjackings, Armed Robberies; All Arrested
Detectives with the county’s Major Crimes unit have identified four suspects in eight recent carjackings and armed robberies in Silver Spring, the department announced today.
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Health Organization Expands Effort to Encourage Residents to Get COVID–19 Test
The African American Health Program has expanded its effort to encourage the county’s Black residents to get tested for the COVID-19 virus. The organization is partnering with Black faith organizations such as the Islamic Society of the Washington Area and Black Greek letter organizations like Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity to help reach the targeted communities.
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Silver Spring Team’s T-Shirt Campaign Raises Nearly $2,700 for Shepherd’s Table
A Silver Spring brother-sister team has raised nearly $2,700 for Shepherd’s Table through their “There’s Only One Silver Spring” t-shirt campaign.
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Council Seeking Applicants for Planning Board Vacancy
The County Council has announced it is looking for applicants for an upcoming vacancy on the Planning Board. Commissioner Tina Patterson’s term ends June 14 and she has indicated that she will apply for another term. Applications to fill the position are due no later than March 23 at 5 p.m.
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Pet of the Week: “Marbles is energetic and loving; people love the black heart on her side and her pattern.”
“Marbles is energetic and loving; people love the black heart on her side and her pattern.”
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County Clinics Now Vaccinating Those Between 65–74, Essential Workers
The county’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics have expanded their service and begun vaccinating people between the ages of 65 and 74, as well as essential workers and individuals with developmental disabilities, the Department of Health and Human Services announced. “Essential workers” include transit workers, teachers, and childcare workers.
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Coming Soon: New Home with Original 1917 Colonial Revival Exterior in Takoma Park
A new listing in Takoma Park from Liz Brent of Go Brent Real Estate will soon hit the market. “A Contributing Resource in the Takoma Park Historic District, 7105 Carroll Avenue is an incredibly beautiful new home built within the original 1917 colonial revival exterior. Designed with the best of vintage and modern in mind,…
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Donut Run Among “The 15 Most Exciting New Restaurants to Try Around D.C.”
Donut Run in Old Takoma is one of “The 15 Most Exciting New Restaurants to Try Around D.C.”, according to Gabe Hiatt and Tierney Plumb of Eater D.C.
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Elected Officials Send Letter to Governor to Address Availability, Racial Equity Issues with Vaccines
Two groups of local elected officials have written to Gov. Larry Hogan (R) urging him to address availability and racial equity issues with the COVID-19 vaccines in Montgomery County. All nine County Council members signed on to a letter sent Wednesday asking the governor to specifically address racial inequity in both the vaccine distribution and…