Local Author Tells Story of African-Americans and John Brown’s Raid
A Woodside Forest resident has told a little-known story of five African-American men who fought alongside John Brown in the raid on Harpers Ferry.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 22-29
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Aug. 22 “A Wrinkle in Time” screening, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., 4 p.m. Succulent Terrarium Workshop, Catylator Makerspace, 8121 Georgia Ave., Suite LL1, $35 plus service fee, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 “Traditional Animal Stories of South Sudan,” book discussion with author Repent Ritti Jada, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., 6:30 p.m. … Read More
Photo of Silver Spring Landmark Chosen in International Competition
A smartphone photo of a Silver Spring landmark is one of 34 selected for exhibition in the 4th International Phone-ography Competition.
Astrolab Brewing Weeks Away From Opening
Brewery fans are just weeks away from enjoying a fresh cold one at Astrolab Brewing, according to cofounder Emma Whelan.
With Public’s Help, Police Identify, Arrest Two Robbery Suspects
With help from the public’s tips, county detectives have identified and arrested two of the three suspects in a July 27 robbery at Esther’s Beauty Salon/Supplies at 9309 Georgia Ave., according to a press release.
Silver Spring Jazz Festival Set for Sept. 8
The 15th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival will be held on Veterans Plaza Saturday, Sept. 8, the county’s Recreation Department has announced.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 15-23
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Aug 15 Easterseals Adult Day Services Open House, 1420 Spring St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Need Answers to Your Medicare Questions?” Silver Spring Civic Building, 2-3:30 p.m. 1st Session: STEM 3D Modelisation After-School, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 7-8 p.m. “Breaking Down Barriers,” Silver Spring Civic Building, 7-9 p.m. “Fungi: The Gardener’s BFF,” Historic Takoma, … Read More
County Offering Grants to Assist with Food Security Issues
Photo of rescued food waste from robgreenfield.tv. Montgomery County is offering grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to community organizations working with food security issues, according to a press release. The grants are intended to assist organizations to improve capacity and infrastructure, or “to support inventive and collaborative approaches to reducing food insecurity.” Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations can also use the … Read More
Local Nonprofit Adds Three Executives to Staff
A Wider Circle, the Silver Spring-based, anti-poverty nonprofit, has added three vice presidents to its executive team, according to a press release.