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Spotlight on 2024: Changes in Rent Laws and the Business Landscape
Our top stories for 2024 include the new rent stabilization law in Montgomery County, updates on regional public transit, and business openings and closings in downtown Silver Spring.
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Fairfax Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Downtown Silver Spring Stabbing
45-year-old Jovan Ali of Fairfax, Va., was sentenced to seven years in prison last week for stabbing and injuring a man in downtown Silver Spring in April.
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Police Drone Footage Key in Downtown Silver Spring Stabbing Conviction
A first-degree assault conviction this week marks the first using footage from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Raven 1 drone after a stabbing in downtown Silver Spring last April.
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Nash & Smash Opening Brings Nashville Flavors to Woodmoor Shopping Center
Nash & Smash, described as the “ultimate destination for fried chicken, Nashville-style sandwiches, smashed burgers, and more,” will open next month at the Woodmoor Shopping Center.
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Downtown Silver Spring Adds More Deals During Metro Red Line Shutdown
The exclusive deals offered in Downtown Silver Spring during Metro’s Red Line closures have been expanded to include more retailers and restaurants.
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Go Digital with New Card Registration System
Montgomery County Public Libraries has launched an online system for obtaining full-service digital library cards and adding them to smartphone digital wallets.
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Prime Downtown Silver Spring Retail Space Available: Former Starbucks Location Up for Lease
The former Starbucks location at 915 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring is now available for lease.
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Silver Spring Teen Fleeing Police Hits 2 Vehicles, Multiple Injuries Reported
Several people were injured when a 19-year-old driver from Silver Spring crashed into multiple vehicles while fleeing police on Interstate 395 in Fairfax County.
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Elrich Addresses Concerns Over Downtown Silver Spring Crime, Safety
County Executive Marc Elrich discussed downtown Silver Spring crime concerns at his weekly media briefing, noting that the area’s perceived crime level does not match reality.