Silver Spring resident dies in Outer Banks plane crash

Shashwat Ajit Adhikari, 31, of Silver Spring was named as one of six people killed in a plane crash in North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Saturday, according to the National Park Service. The pilot of the plane was attempting to land when it crashed. [NBC4]

County officials receive updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

County Executive Mark Elrich was among the Montgomery County officials who rolled up their sleeves Wednesday to receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine from Gaithersburg-based Novavax. Officials are encouraging residents to get the updated vaccine. [Montgomery Community Media]

MoCo craftsmen renovate old bicycles for refugees and people in need

Manuel Vera, 74, has spent the last few years tinkering with old bicycles in his backyard workshop, refurbishing them and then giving them away to those in need such as immigrants and refugees. Vera gave away around 700 bicycles. [WTOP]

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