Facade work underway in Blair Park Shopping Center
Construction work is underway on the facade of the building at Blair Park Shopping Center that formerly housed Oriental East.
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Chris Richardson
“It’s up to us to maintain our precious green spaces. If you want to see where Sligo Creek trash ends up, take a pontoon boat ride at high tide on the Anacostia River at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. In our section of Sligo Creek, I have personally seen egrets and great blue herons, as well as listserv photos of night herons, green herons, and wood ducks – one of the most impressive North American birds. Sligo Creek is well enjoyed by its residents for recreation and exercise; I see Councilmember Tom Hucker jogging there all the time.”
Upcoming Events Jan. 31-Feb. 8
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, February 1 Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery Tour, 9504 Brunett Ave., 9:15-9:45 a.m. Carpe Diem Arts’ Jump Start Family Fun Night Out, benefit for Jump Start Arts Outreach Fund, El Golfo, 8739 Flower Ave., Adults $5, 5:45 and 6:45 p.m. Screening, “This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer,” Takoma Park … Read More
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Chase Spahr
“Because I usually get a lot of presents that I don’t really need, so instead I thought I could give it to people who couldn’t afford it (plus it was my mom’s idea). To be honest, I wasn’t super excited about it until I went to meet Max [Levitt, executive director] at Leveling the Playing Field.”
#SourceSaturday: Recommend Your Favorite Local Businesses
It’s #SourceSaturday, which is our weekly reminder to shop our local businesses here in the area.
Skill Share event attracts more than 125 attendees
More than 125 people visited the Silver Spring Civic Building Sunday for the Silver Spring Time Bank Skill Share event.
Artspace Renderings Show Planned Design of Complex
An aerial view of the proposed Artspace complex with Sligo Avenue in the foreground and Grove Street to the right. All renderings courtesy Artspace.
Upcoming Events, Jan. 24-Feb. 1
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, January 24 Winter Speaker Series, “The Economic Future of the Suburbs: Infill, Commerce, Placemaking,” M-NCPPC auditorium, 8778 Georgia Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 25 Bicycle Master Plan Public Hearing, M-NCPPC Headquarters, 8787 Georgia Ave., 6-9 p.m. “The Dog Must Die,” The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $25, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27 College Chat: … Read More
A Decade Later: The Jug Handle and the Gene Lynch Urban Park
With news of Discovery’s departure from Silver Spring, there has been much speculation about what will happen to the Discovery building and site. And with past issues surrounding the construction of the Silver Spring Transit Center across the street, there had been much attention paid to that project. And now with the start of Purple Line construction in the same vicinity, there has been steady news coverage about that project.