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Silver Spring Resident Honored on The Kelly Clarkson Show for Life-Changing Nonprofit Work
The local nonprofit I Support The Girls was chosen by The Kelly Clarkson Show as its 2024 Good Neighbor of the Year and received a $100,000 donation from Starbucks.
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Local Olympians Headline Montgomery County’s Thanksgiving Parade Celebrations
The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will bring holiday cheer to downtown Silver Spring on Saturday, featuring marching bands, community floats, and local Olympians Thea LaFond and Aaron Ghebre Owusu.
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Renters in Montgomery County Gain New Protections from Background Check Discrimination
The Montgomery County Council passed legislation last week to amend the county’s “Ban the Box” law and clarify renters’ rights during background and credit checks.
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Minimum Wage Rises in Montgomery County as New Maryland Laws Start Today
Hundreds of new laws and a hike in vehicle registration fees went into effect in Maryland today, as well as a minimum wage increase in Montgomery County.
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Commuter Alert: Fare Increases for Metro Bus and Rail on July 1
Metro fares are set to increase by 12.5 percent with the transit agency’s new budget that takes effect on July 1.
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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.
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Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board Discusses Public Safety, Importance of Local Reporting
Councilmember Evan Glass and local media representatives were featured guests at Monday’s Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board meeting, who discussed public safety updates and the importance of local journalism.
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Jeopardy! Return: Silver Spring Resident Takes on Tournament of Champions
Kevin Belle, a former Jeopardy! contestant and resident of Silver Spring, is gearing up to make a comeback on the show as he competes in the upcoming Tournament of Champions next Thursday.
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Saying Farewell: Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery to Close Its Doors on Feb. 29
The Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery, a cherished presence at Westfield Wheaton Mall for five years across three different locations at the shopping center, is getting ready to say goodbye on February 29th.