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.
Upcoming Events, March 28-April 5
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, March 28 Commission on Aging 2018 Public Forum: What does Age-Friendly Mean for You?, Silver Spring Civic Building, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Community Conversation about Cancer, Silver Spring Civic Building, 7-9 p.m. Wine Down Wednesday for First Time Homebuyers, Donna Kerr Group, 2426 Linden Lane, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 29 “What Happened to the ERA?,” Easter … Read More
Vacant space on Sligo Avenue may get affordable housing development
A long-vacant space at 715-719 Sligo Ave. would become the setting for a new affordable housing development, according to plans discussed last night at a public meeting.
Democratic Executive Candidates Address Forum Questions
The six Democratic candidates for Montgomery County executive had a chance to address what is likely to be uppermost in voters’ minds at the June primary: How are you different from the other candidates?
HerbaFi Dispensary Plans May Opening
After experiencing construction delays, HerbaFi will undergo final inspections next week and plans to open in May, according to founder Zeina Frayha and her husband, Terry Saad.
MNCPPC Issues Request for Proposals for Nolte Park Building
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has issued a Request for Proposals for the adaptive reuse of the park activity building at Nolte Local Park.
Keep these things in mind as snowstorm winds down
Photo by Mike Diegel As the today’s snowstorm winds down, there are a few things to keep in mind during the aftermath. Be mindful of the state and county snow emergency routes, designated with red and white signs. Parking on these streets during a declared emergency is illegal, and vehicles must have snow or all-weather tires, or chains, to drive … Read More
Upcoming Events, March 21-29
Illustration from FiveStone Church Please check with the event for additional postponements/cancellations Wednesday, March 21 POSTPONED: Speaker Series: Learn About the 11th Street Bridge Park and the Restoration of the Anacostia Watershed, Park and Planning Headquarters, 8787 Georgia Ave., Free, must register for lunch, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Progressive Maryland Happy Hour, Republic, 6939 Carroll Ave., 6-8 p.m. POSTPONED: Silver Spring Blues … Read More