Holidaze Market to Open in the Fillmore Silver Spring
The annual Fenton Street Market Holidaze market will open Dec. 11 in the Fillmore Silver Spring at 8656 Colesville Rd.
Residents meet with artists for Purple Line Art-in-Transit project
About 50 area residents came last night for a presentation and conversation about the Purple Line’s Art-in-Transit project held at Montgomery Blair High School by the Maryland Transit Administration.
Raskin rally held in Silver Spring
U.S. Rep.-elect Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) spoke to an overflow crowd Nov. 30 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Billed as a “political strategy session” as well as a fundraiser, the event also featured U.S. Rep.-elects Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) and Donald McEachin (D-Virginia) and was headlined by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (Photo by Mike Diegel)
Healthcare Services Provider Expands Silver Spring Facilities
CCI Health & Wellness Services cut the ribbon on its expanded offices in Silver Spring Nov. 29, allowing it to add dental facilities for all and reproductive health for young people to its health care offerings for patients.
Upcoming Events Nov. 30-Dec. 7
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Nov. 30 Meet the Artists, Purple Line Art-in-Transit program, Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Boulevard East, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Holiday Centerpiece Workshop, Takoma Horticultural Club, Heffner Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave., Takoma Park, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Inventing Food Traditions for D.C., Lecture with University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Warren Belasco, 7500 Maple Ave., … Read More
County Releases Request for Proposals for Former Silver Spring Library Site
The county’s Department of General Services has issued a Request for Development Proposals to reuse the old Silver Spring Library site at 8901 and 8907 Colesville Road.
Be careful out there, folks
The roads are slick, as evidenced by this photo sent in by reader Dave Giacomin. This happened on Dale Drive near the intersection with Ellsworth Drive. More rain is expected today and continuing into tomorrow.
Mattress Store Coming to Downtown Silver Spring
A building permit has been issued to Mattress Firm to remodel the space on the corner of Colesville Road and Fenton Street formerly occupied by American Apparel.
Local Restaurant Gets a Facelift
Lotus Cafe, at 8077 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring, has a fresh new look with a red color scheme following a painting job.