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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Silver Spring’s Foot Locker be on the chopping block in 2026?
  • How one Silver Spring resident fought rising power bills with new windows
  • How bad are waits now at Silver Spring’s Social Security office?

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  • Wednesday: A morning flurry; some sun, with a high of 39 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a flurry; colder, temps: high: 30, low: 20.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multiple MD Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Silver Spring shoppers should know that Foot Locker’s local store is among 24 Maryland locations that could be affected as its new parent company weighs 2026 closures. The article also details possible downsizing or shutdowns at Macy’s, Harris Teeter, Walgreens, Wendy’s, Yankee Candle, and other chains across the state, though specific Maryland sites haven’t been named.
   

• 3 smart tech moves can cut your energy bills as more Americans fall behind on utilities. Have you tried any? (moneywise.com) — A Silver Spring condo owner is highlighted for cutting energy costs by upgrading to advanced Alpen window inserts, keeping bills steady despite rising rates. The broader piece explains how tech-enabled energy audits, sealing leaks, and modern heat pumps can help households nationwide avoid utility shutoffs and tame soaring power bills, with some upgrades eligible for federal tax credits expiring Dec. 31.
   

• How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump (detroitnews.com) — Residents using the Silver Spring Social Security field office are facing long waits, confusing online systems, and delayed appointments for critical needs like Medicare enrollment and name corrections. Their experiences illustrate how staffing cuts, policy shifts, and growing backlogs under the Trump administration are straining Social Security services nationwide and making in-person help harder to get, especially for older adults and immigrants.
   

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  • Has anyone seen a white toy poodle around Seminary Road and Gwyndale Avenue today?
    I'll post a picture once I get one, but he answers to the name Nipsey. If you see, or have seen him today, please dm me. Thank you. (Nextdoor Linden)
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    Our goats favorite thing about Christmas time is when everyone brings them their trees! We are located on Ednor Rd. Feel free to message me for the… (Nextdoor Ashton)
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