Councilmember Riemer elected council president

| at 3:05 pm | Categories Montgomery County

Photo courtesy Council President Riemer Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large) has been unanimously elected as president of the County Council for a one-year term. Riemer, who previously served as vice president, succeeds Councilmember Roger Berliner (D-District 1). Traditionally, the vice president is elevated to the presidency after serving a one-year term. Riemer, who is entering his eighth year on the … Read More

Upcoming Events, Dec. 6-14

| at 9:15 am | Categories Silver Spring
Upcoming Events

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, December 6 Planning Department Winter Speaker Series, “The Economic Future of the Suburbs: Infill, Commerce, Placemaking,” 8787 Georgia Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. “The Economic Future of the Suburbs: Infill, Commerce, Placemaking,” Session 1: Infill, Planning Headquarters, 8787 Georgia Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. “Poverty and Our Shared Humanity,”
 Dr. Mark Bergel, Founder, A Wider Circle, Silver Spring
Civic Building, … Read More

UP hosts benefit for Shepherd’s Table

| at 10:07 am | Categories Silver Spring
UP hosts benefit for Shepherd’s Table

More than 50 people attended a benefit for Shepherd’s Table Friday at UP—Healing, Wellness, Adventure, with contributions from vendor and ticket sales of more than $500 and counting going to the organization that serves the homeless.