County joins national citizenship initiative
The county executive speaks to the press following this morning’s announcement. Photo by Mike Mowery. County Executive Isiah Leggett was on Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring Tuesday morning to help launch an initiative to promote and assist eligible residents in the county to become U.S. citizens. The county has joined Cities for Citizenship and the “Naturalize Now! Summer Citizenship … Read More
Council to approve budget with BRT, Ride On funding
The new budget will include additional transportation funding. Graphic from the BRT website. The County Council is expected to formally approve the county’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget this Thursday. The budget includes $31.5 million for Fiscal Years 2018-2020 for the study, design and right-of-way purchases for the planned Bus Rapid Transit. Six million dollars of that amount is intended for … Read More
OUTBOX Returns to Ellsworth Drive
The OUTBOX, a pop-up workspace presented by Adventist HealthCare and designed by Montgomery College Architectural Technology students, has returned to Ellsworth Drive for 2017. Located on Ellsworth Drive at Fenton Street, the OUTBOX is open Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm. Free Wifi is available, and can accommodate both individuals and small groups.
Silver Spring Company Offers On-Demand Educational Films
If the Trump administration makes good on its threat to cut funding for public television, there’s a Silver Spring-based company ready to provide viewers with on-demand educational programming.
Staples on Georgia Avenue to Close Next Month
The Staples Office Superstore at 9440 Georgia Ave., just inside the Beltway, will close May 6.
Penguin Mural Will Return in March 29 Ceremony
The Silver Spring mural “Penguin Rush Hour” will return and be unveiled during a ceremony on Wednesday, March 29.
Recreation and Aquatic Center Planned for Silver Spring
A 120,000-square-foot regional recreation and aquatic center highlights a revised plan for a new complex in downtown Silver Spring.
Council Passes Tax Credit for Urban Farms
The County Council unanimously passed a bill on March 7 that would grant a tax credit to certain properties that qualify as urban farms.