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Design Excellence Awards Return for 2021

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 9, 2021 at 10:12 am | Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Planning Department’s Design Excellence Awards have returned for 2021, according to an announcement on the department’s website. “The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking to recognize exceptional architecture, landscape architecture and urbanism that makes a difference in people’s lives and represents the county’s highest quality of design to the region, state and nation. This year, Montgomery Planning will hold its fifth Design Excellence Awards competition to honor this work.”

Six New Businesses Open in Takoma Business Corridor

Mike Diegel | Aug 5, 2024Jul 8, 2021 at 10:18 am | Takoma Park

Six new businesses have recently opened in the Takoma Park business corridor, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. The businesses include restaurants, personal and business services.

Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp with Angel Hair Featured in Taste of Home Magazine

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 7, 2024Jul 7, 2021 at 8:48 am | Takoma Park

Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp with Angel Hair, a recipe submitted by Shari Neff of Takoma Park, has been featured in Taste of Home Magazine.

Locavino Honored for Second Time by Wine Spectator Magazine

Mike Diegel | Jul 6, 2024Jul 6, 2021 at 10:35 am | Silver Spring

Silver Spring wine café Locavino has earned an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the second year in a row. Locavino was cited for inexpensive selections that complement its American cuisine from Chef Miguel Argueta, with particular strength in wines from Italy, Spain and Maryland.

Hyperthermia Alert Issued for Montgomery County

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 6, 2021 at 6:12 am | Montgomery County

A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for Tuesday, July 6 from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. The County issues a Hyperthermia Alert when temperatures and/or heat indices are forecast to reach 95 degrees or higher.

Art of the Vine Series Returns to Locavino This Week

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 6, 2024Jul 4, 2021 at 9:47 am | Silver Spring

Locavino’s Art of the Vine series returns this Thursday, July 8, according to an email received by the Source. The series, which pairs wine tasting with art exhibits from local artists, was placed on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recycle Right: CFLs Contain Mercury

Montgomery Energy Connection | Jan 18, 2024Jun 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm | Sponsored Content

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is offering tips for recycling CFLs — compact fluorescent lightbulbs. [sponsored]

Polka Deli Featured in Washingtonian’s “13 Great DC Delis From Around the World”

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 15, 2024Jun 23, 2021 at 7:32 am | Silver Spring

Taste of Home Magazine’s “Best Deli in Maryland” winner Polka Deli is featured in Washingtonian’s article, “13 Great DC Delis From Around the World,” a list of notable international delis around the D.C. area.

Bump ‘n Grind to Open Library Kiosk on Saturday

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 25, 2024Jun 22, 2021 at 7:55 am | Silver Spring

Bump ‘n Grind will open its coffee kiosk at the Silver Spring Library this Saturday, June 26, according to a tweet posted last evening. The coffee shop and roaster is taking over the space vacated by Kefa Cafe, which decamped for the Wheaton Library last year.