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Metro: Red Line Car Doors Begin Opening Automatically; Four Stations to Close for Repairs

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 8, 2024Dec 6, 2023 at 7:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Auto Door mode is back on Metro’s Red Line, as the agency plans to close four stations for repairs later this month.

County Council to Consider Proposed Changes to New Housing Parking Requirements

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 7, 2025Nov 29, 2023 at 6:00 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County Council will consider a proposed law to remove certain parking requirements for new housing projects.

Miti Figueredo Tapped as New Parks Director

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 10, 2025Nov 18, 2023 at 8:42 am | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Planning Board has appointed Miti Figueredo as the new Montgomery Parks director after conducting a national search.

Ride On Virtual Open House To Be Held Wednesday

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 27, 2024Nov 7, 2023 at 8:39 am | Montgomery County, MD

A virtual open house will be held Wednesday evening to discuss proposed changes to the county’s Ride On bus system.

Ribbon Cutting Held for Colonnade at the Creek Renovation

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 11, 2025Oct 21, 2023 at 8:19 am | Takoma Park, MD

Montgomery Housing Partnership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the completion of renovations at the Colonnade at the Creek apartment complex in Takoma Park.

“Synesthesia” Chosen for Art Installation at Gene Lynch Urban Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 9, 2025Oct 18, 2023 at 6:20 am | Silver Spring, MD

“Synesthesia” has been chosen as the winner of the Gene Lynch Urban Park art contest, Montgomery Parks officials announced.

38-Year-Old Man Arrested in Metro Stabbing

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 28, 2025Oct 12, 2023 at 7:03 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Police say that 38-year-old Daniyom Tesfaye has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a Metro custodian.

Springvale Terrace Slated for Redevelopment: Report

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 1, 2025Sep 11, 2023 at 6:03 am | Silver Spring, MD

The Springvale Terrace senior housing community near downtown Silver Spring is slated for redevelopment, according to the Washington Business Journal.

Metro to Increase Red Line Service Starting Monday

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 23, 2024Sep 10, 2023 at 7:47 am | Silver Spring, MD

On Monday, Metro will launch its eleventh service increase since last summer with more frequent Red Line service.

Overnight Purple Line Construction to Begin Monday at Silver Spring Transit Center

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 27, 2024Aug 28, 2023 at 6:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Purple Line construction is scheduled to begin Monday night at the Silver Spring Transit Center, according to the county’s Department of Transportation.

Metro: Escalator Replacement Project at Silver Spring Station Nearly Complete

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 24, 2023 at 6:16 am | Silver Spring, MD

Metro has announced that the replacement of the escalators at the Silver Spring station is nearly complete.

Grants Available for Businesses Affected by Purple Line Construction

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 15, 2024Aug 6, 2023 at 6:54 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County officials announced Phase III of its grants program that would provide funding support for small businesses affected by the construction of the Purple Line.