13-Time Grammy Winner Chucho Valdés to Headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Afro-Cuban jazz legend and 13-time Grammy winner Chucho Valdés will headline the Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Sept. 7 in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Council Passes New Tenant Safety Laws for Apartments
The Montgomery County Council approved new tenant safety rules Tuesday, prompted by a deadly February 2023 fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
Fire Erupts in Downtown Silver Spring Parking Garage, Damages Six Vehicles
Six vehicles sustained damage in a fire at the Town Square Garage in downtown Silver Spring on Monday evening.
Former Underground Pizza Company Spot Now Leasing in Downtown Silver Spring
The former Underground Pizza Company location at 8235 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring is now available for lease.
Sculpture of Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Be Unveiled in Downtown Silver Spring
A sculpture honoring Olympic gold medalist and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes will be unveiled on July 23 at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center.
Maryland Transit Officials Unveil First 142-Foot Purple Line Light Rail Vehicle
Maryland transit officials revealed the first of the 142-foot-long Purple Line light rail vehicles to arrive in the state on Thursday.
White Oak Apartment Fight: Ellis Rudolph Smith, Jr. Identified as Victim
Montgomery County Police identified Ellis Rudolph Smith Jr. of Silver Spring as the man found dead after a fight at a White Oak apartment early Tuesday.
Maryland to Expand EV Charging with $12.1 Million in Federal Funds
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced $12.1 million in federal funds to expand electric vehicle charging with 130 fast-charging ports at 23 sites in 15 counties.
Local ‘Fairy Godmother’ Nancy Illman Promotes Memoir at Orangetheory Fitness
Takoma Park author Nancy Illman will promote her memoir on Saturday outside Orangetheory Fitness in downtown Silver Spring. In “Instigator of Joy,” Illman shares her experiences of abuse and isolation with the hope of helping readers find their true selves.