Metro to Ban Violent and Sexual Offenders From Transit Starting June 2
Metro will start banning violent and sexual offenders from the transit system for up to one year beginning in June.
Two Downtown Silver Spring Restaurants Recognized for Outstanding Ethiopian Dishes
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema recently recognized Beteseb and Shalla Restaurant & Bar in downtown Silver Spring for their excellent Ethiopian dishes.
How Art Therapy Helps Kids Heal at CREATE Arts Center and Beyond
Art therapy takes on various forms across different locations. At CREATE Arts Center, founded in 1986 by Holocaust survivor Tamar Hendel, the focus is on using art for healing and emotional support.
Downtown Silver Spring Fuddruckers Set to Open Later This Year
Fuddruckers began its return to the area last week by opening a two-level restaurant formerly occupied by Tom’s Watch Bar in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood.
SPRUNG! Comedy Festival Brings Eight Laugh-Packed Shows to Downtown Silver Spring
The SPRUNG! Comedy Festival is returning to the Black Box Theatre in downtown Silver Spring for four nights this week, featuring national headliners and local comedians to celebrate community and comedy.
Former Rite Aid Turned Walgreens at 8701 Georgia Ave. Shuts Down
The Walgreens pharmacy at 8701 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring has permanently closed.
Downtown Silver Spring Sees Sharp Decline in Carjackings and Robberies
Montgomery County Police report that crime in downtown Silver Spring has decreased by 7.6 percent over the past year, including a significant reduction in carjackings and robberies.
Local Restaurants Offer $55 Wine Pairing Dinners for Spring Wine Fling
Several local restaurants are participating in the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s Spring Wine Fling, which offers two-course dinner menus and two glasses of wine for $55 through March 31.
Award-Winning Elephant Conservation Film Makes U.S. Premiere This Weekend
The award-winning documentary film “A Life Among Elephants” will make its U.S. debut this weekend at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring.