UPDATED: Bump ’n Grind closes Ellsworth Place kiosk
The Bump ’n Grind coffee and pastry kiosk in Ellsworth Place has closed, according to owner David Fogel.
Millennials Taking a Lead in the Spring Housing Market
Millennials are driving the real estate market, evidenced by the abundance of homes selling in the $400,000-600,000 range. No surprise, as for over 10 years now, D.C.’s population has grown by about a 1,000 a month and Montgomery County added 10,500 residents last year alone. [sponsored]
County Officials Announce Crackdown on Distracted Driving
County officials today announced a crackdown on distracted driving in April and May in an additional effort to reduce severe and fatal collisions among vehicle occupants, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Alice Schindler
Operation Paws for Homes (OPH rescue) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of dogs who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. OPH is an all-breed dog rescue, and we take in dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages. These dogs are rescued from overcrowded, high-kill shelters in the southern region of the United States, primarily shelters in South and North Carolina, as well as Virginia. Our goal is to offer a second chance to dogs abandoned in shelters and out of time.
Test of Wireless Emergency Alert system scheduled for Thursday
Montgomery County graphic. Montgomery County is one of 20 jurisdictions in the region, including the City of Takoma Park, that will participate in a test of the national Wireless Emergency Alert system. The test will be conducted Thursday, April 5, between 10-11 a.m. At that time, WEA-enabled phones and other mobile devices will vibrate and produce a loud warning signal. … Read More
County to Offer Free Training to Treat Opioid Overdoses
The county will offer free training for the administration of naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Silver Spring to Pilot Unicycle Sharing Beginning in mid-April
Silver Spring has been chosen as the pilot site for a unique experiment in transportation.
Legislature Passes Bond Bills Granting Funds to Two Local Nonprofits
The state legislature yesterday passed bond bills that will provide matching grants to help two nonprofits move into new spaces in the Silver Spring Library.
“Rededication” Ceremony Marks Official Reopening of the Quarry House Tavern
About 30 people attended a ribbon-cutting and “rededication” ceremony yesterday to mark the official reopening of a local favorite, the Quarry House Tavern.