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In-Person Pickups Are New Twist in Grandparent Scam
Detectives from the Financial Crimes division of the Montgomery County Police Department are again warning residents of what is typically referred to as the “Grandparent Scam.” The scam has taken a new twist: Victims have collectively given over $48,500 in cash to a scammer that arrives at their home to collect the money.
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Holiday Feast in Holly Tree
“It’s not only our human family that engages us, but wildlife that becomes news of the day. Consider the common squirrel going on with life-as-normal, paying little attention to the worries that plague its neighboring humans. In this season what’s news in our neck of the woods is the scurry or dray of squirrels feasting…
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Sweeteria to Host Grand Opening Saturday; 25% Off Purchases
Sweeteria Dessert Café will host its Grand Opening this Saturday, November 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to an event listing on their Facebook page.
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Police Investigating Robbery at Downtown Silver Spring ATM; Video Released
Detectives from the 3rd District of the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating the robbery of an adult male that occurred at an ATM in downtown Silver Spring. Investigators have exhausted leads and are releasing a video of the incident, seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
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AFI Silver Kicks Off an All-Virtual European Union Film Showcase Next Week
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center has announced the complete slate of films presented online for the 2020 AFI European Union Film Showcase, which will take place December 2–20.
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County Health Officer Further Limits Gathering Sizes; Requires Masks Outdoors
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles today announced that effective 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, indoor gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, and mandates that face coverings are required at all times outdoors and also indoors in public facilities.
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Maryland to Enforce COVID-19 Restrictions in Silver Spring, Other Nightlife Hotspots
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan yesterday announced COVID-19 restriction compliance, education, and enforcement operations in Silver Spring and other nightlife hotspots around the state.
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Area Civic Organizations Team Up to Install Little Free Libraries
The Greater Silver Spring Civitans Club (GSSC) and Glenmont Forest Neighbors Civic Association (GFNCA) have teamed up to create and maintain two Little Free Libraries to benefit the community, according to a county press release.
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DTSS to Set Up S’mores Stations Benefitting Manna Food Center
Downtown Silver Spring will set up two s’mores stations on the plaza Friday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Dec. 11 to benefit Manna Food Center, according to the DTSS website. For a $5 fee, which goes to the center, groups of up to six people can reserve a 15-minute s’mores roasting period between 5 and 8…