Report: Taylor Gourmet to Close All Locations
Taylor Gourmet, the fast-casual hoagie chain that started on H Street N.E in D.C., is closing all of its stores, according to a report in Washingtonian magazine.
Organizations Join Celebration of PARK(ing) Day
Seven organizations joined the county’s Department of Transportation’s Division of Parking Management Friday to celebrate PARK(ing) Day in downtown Silver Spring. The day is described as “an annual, global event that encourages the temporary transformation of parking spaces into enjoyable, parklike spots [and] encourages people to rethink the urban landscape, their transportation choices and how infrastructure can be more transit-oriented, … Read More
100th Anniversary Celebration of Talbot Bridge Construction Planned
The 100th anniversary of the construction of the Talbot Avenue bridge in Lyttonsville will be marked by a celebration from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Talbot and Fourth avenues.
Annual Pie Contest Set for Sunday, with a Twist
The Takoma Park Farmers Market 7th Annual Pie Contest is set for this year with a twist—for the first time, professional bakers can enter the contest.
County Program Provides Trees for Urban Areas to Increase Canopy
During this fall planting season, interested property owners can help to increase the tree canopy in the county’s urban areas with a free tree. Under the Planning Department’s Shades of Green program, qualifying property owners can get a free tree planted, under certain conditions. For example, trees can’t be planted in street rights-of-way (publicly owned lands that typically include streets … Read More
Study: Rezoning, Public Investment Needed to Revitalize Georgia Avenue Corridor
Rezoning and significant public investments offer the best chance for revitalizing the Georgia Avenue corridor in Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills, according to a new market analysis of the area.
Chess Center Moving Headquarters to Silver Spring
The U.S. Chess Center is moving to new headquarters at 8560 Second Ave. in Silver Spring and is celebrating its grand opening with three free events tomorrow (Sept. 8).
Discovery Sells Silver Spring Headquarters Building
Discovery Communications has sold its headquarters building in downtown Silver Spring, according to reports.
Reinventing Yourself through Downsizing to Condo Living
Many people I meet are thinking about downsizing from their large, beautiful homes surrounded by tall trees and green grass to a condo. [sponsored]