County, Takoma Park Announce Monday Schedule Changes
The county and Takoma Park have announced closing and schedule changes for the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 21.
Parks, Recreation Launch New Website for Program, Activity Registration
Montgomery Parks and the county’s recreation department have combined to launch a new ActiveMONTGOMERY website designed to improve residents’ experience when registering for programs and activities, officials announced.
County Council Approves Streamlined Process for New, Expanding County Biohealth Facilities
The County Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a zoning text amendment that would streamline the approval process for biohealth facilities in the county.
Summer Festivals Set to Return to Veterans Plaza
Summer at Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza will once again be filled with festivals, according to a tweet from Eric Rasch, operations manager. Twenty-two festivals are scheduled beginning May 1 through Sept. 25, highlighted by the Silver Spring Jazz Fest on Sept. 10.
AHCMC Seeks BIPOC Applicants for Emerging Arts Leadership Coaching Program
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is accepting applications from up-and-coming BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) leaders in arts administration for its Emerging Leaders Coaching Cohort program, which will begin in March.
CREATE Arts Issues Call for Entries for Spring Art Show
CREATE Arts Center has issued a call for artists to enter the CREATE Juried All-Media Exhibition.
Jawando Proposes Naming Silver Spring Library After Veteran of Tuskegee Airmen
The Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave. could be renamed if County Executive Marc Elrich goes along with a request from Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large). Jawando wrote to Elrich asking him to consider naming the library after Brigadier General Charles McGee, a veteran of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, flying 137 combat missions.
Silver Spring Nonprofits Team with Shepherd’s Table to Help Feed Clients
Two Silver Spring nonprofit organizations have teamed up with Shepherd’s Table in a three-way collaboration to help keep its clients fed each day.
Combo Butcher Shop and Deli Conducting Soft Opening in Takoma Park
A combination butcher shop and deli is conducting a soft opening this week in Takoma Park, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.