Purple Line-adjacent retail building for sale in Silver Spring

A retail building situated half a block from a future Purple Line station in Silver Spring has just hit the market for sale. 938 Bonifant Street is a 1530-square-foot space constructed in 1954, and renovated in 2022. It is currently built out for use as a spa, but retail, restaurant, office, and medical uses are also permitted under current zoning. The asking price is $795,000, according to the online sale listing.

Triple shooting in White Oak area of Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a triple shooting that took place early this morning in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. The shooting was reported at 1:51 AM in the 11900 block of Bournefield Way. That is not a residential street, but an office park with tenants ranging from healthcare providers and banking, to drug rehab facilities and commercial cleaning services. Officers arriving at the scene found two adults and a minor suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were transported to local hospitals, where one is in serious-but-stable condition, and the other two are in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives say all three victims were drawn to the area by a pre-organized "outdoor meetup" event with many attendees. They say a suspect has not yet been identified. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Armed robbery in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in downtown Silver Spring Wednesday night, October 28, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 800 block of Thayer Avenue at 10:26 PM. It took place in an alleyway. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Update on Silver Spring's newest parking garage

Construction is nearing completion at Montgomery County Public Parking Garage 22 at 8615 Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Although County signage is beginning to pop up around the structure, the parking deck is actually being constructed by United Therapeutics. The Silver Spring biotech firm traded this site to the County in exchange for the Cameron Street Garage property at 8700 Cameron Street, where UT would like to expand. UT is also providing a fiber hub to the County, a parcel of land for future affordable housing, and a new County Department of Transportation parking operations facility at 9150 Brookville Road in Forest Glen. The new garage is expected to open next spring.

Aerospace firm chooses Virginia over Maryland for 2nd headquarters

Colorado-based defense and aerospace firm Auria, following the model of Amazon with its HQ2, sought a location to establish a new East Coast corporate headquarters. You will be absolutely shocked to learn that the company came to the same conclusion as Amazon, and has chosen Fairfax County over Montgomery County. Auria announced it will open its HQ2 at 2000 Edmund Halley Drive in Reston. The headquarters will also contain research, development, and system integration facilities, which will enhance testing and product demonstration capabilities. Meanwhile, the Montgomery County Council will have to again save their ribbon cutting scissors for the next convenience store opening.

"We are proud to welcome Auria’s East Coast headquarters to Fairfax," Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger said in a statement yesterday. She said the company's decision "reflects confidence in our business environment, strategic location, and our continued support of innovative aerospace and defense companies."

We could talk about the lower taxes and business-friendly environment of Northern Virginia compared to Montgomery County, which has the highest total tax and fee burden in the entire region. But let's look again at the critical factor of access to Dulles International Airport, essential for any serious international businessperson. The site chosen by Auria is an 8 minute drive away from Dulles. Montgomery County still lacks direct access to Dulles, thanks to the Montgomery County Council canceling the long-planned Potomac River crossing of I-370 to Route 28 in the Dulles area. Doh!

Road closures for Takoma Park Monster Bash event October 31

The City of Takoma Park’s annual Monster Bash Parade and Street Party is happening on Saturday, October 31, 2026. To help ensure a fun and safe event for all participants and visitors, the Takoma Park Police Department has announced several temporary road closures throughout the afternoon. If you plan to travel through the area on Halloween, please take note of the schedule and detours below.

🎃 Parade Road Closures

Time: 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The parade is expected to last about an hour. To accommodate the procession, the following streets will be closed starting at 12:45 p.m.:

Piney Branch Road: Closed between Ray Road and Philadelphia Avenue.

Philadelphia Avenue: Closed between Piney Branch Road and Maple Avenue.

Note: Both Piney Branch Road and Philadelphia Avenue are expected to fully reopen to traffic by 2:00 p.m. once the parade concludes.

👻 Street Party Road Closure

Time: Immediately Following the Parade – 6:00 p.m.

Once the parade wraps up, the celebration moves to Maple Avenue for the official Monster Bash Street Party.

Maple Avenue: Closed between Philadelphia Avenue and Lee Avenue.

This closure will remain in place until approximately 6:00 p.m. While Maple Avenue is closed, Piney Branch Road and Philadelphia Avenue will remain open to regular traffic.

🚗 Tips for Drivers

Expect Disruptions: Allow extra travel time if you are passing through Takoma Park on Saturday afternoon.

Follow Signs & Police Guidance: Keep an eye out for posted detour signs and follow any directions given by officers on duty.

Stay Alert: Watch for increased pedestrian traffic during both events.

Ex-Amazon Fresh store in Silver Spring to be converted to multiple storefronts

The former Amazon Fresh building at 12263 Prosperity Terrace at White Oak Town Center is getting a new lease on life. Multiple leases, in fact. According to a source with knowledge of the plans, the grocery store structure will be subdivided to allow for more than one retail or restaurant tenant to occupy it. Construction on the project is expected to commence this winter.