A 17-year-old boy was shot in the upper body Friday night in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County police. The victim of the shooting in the 8500 block of Glenview Avenue was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. [Source of the Spring]
University of Maryland suspends activities at sororities and fraternities
The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities while it investigates reports of unsafe activities.
Fraternities and sororities were notified of the suspension in a letter sent Friday from university officials. The suspension affects 21 fraternities and 16 sororities. [NBC4]
Montgomery County Animal Services celebrates 10th anniversary with $10 adoption fees
Montgomery County Animal Services is celebrating 10 years of service by reducing adoption fees to $10 for the first 10 days of March. “Thanks to the support of staff, volunteers, fosters, partners and the entire community, we have made tremendous strides to better the lives of animals,” shelter operations manager Spencer Kelly said. [WTOP]
Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65
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