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Georgia Avenue Lane Closures Begin This Week for Metropolitan Branch Trail Project
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will shift and close lanes on Georgia Avenue between Burlington and Sligo Avenues this week as part of the Metropolitan Branch Trail Phase 2A project.
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Jury Finds Silver Spring Man Guilty in America’s Best Wings Shooting Case
34-year-old Markus Dowdy of Silver Spring was convicted last week of murder and related charges for a shooting at a White Oak restaurant in 2023 that left one man dead and another injured.
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Cleaner Homes, Greener Choices: The Well-Paid Maids Promise
Well-Paid Maids prioritizes the use of eco-friendly cleaning products to ensure a safe and healthy home environment while making a positive impact on the planet. [sponsored]
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Regal Majestic in Downtown Silver Spring Seeks Approval for Alcohol Sales
The Regal Majestic Theater & IMAX in Downtown Silver Spring has applied for a beer, wine, and liquor license.
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U.S. 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Expands to Howard County in 2026
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will extend its Flash bus rapid transit service to Howard County next year.
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Mass Firings at NOAA by Trump Administration Raise Alarm Among Experts
Over 600 NOAA employees were abruptly fired this week, sparking concerns from critics about potential negative impacts on essential services like weather forecasting and emergency alerts.
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United Therapeutics Receives FDA Approval for Pig Organ Clinical Trials
United Therapeutics in downtown Silver Spring has received FDA regulatory approval to begin clinical trials for pig-to-human kidney transplants.
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Maryland Introduces New Measures to Tackle Rising Absenteeism Rates
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, student absenteeism rates have significantly increased across Maryland.
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World’s Largest Mermaid Convention Takes Over Downtown Silver Spring
MerMagic Con, billed as the largest mermaid convention in the world, will return to downtown Silver Spring this weekend at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center.