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Silver Spring Chamber Joins Effort to Oppose Tax on Digital Advertising Revenues

Mike Diegel | Feb 1, 2025Nov 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of businesses and organizations to oppose any attempt to implement a tax on digital ad revenues in the 2021 Maryland General Assembly. “We opposed this last year in the General Assembly because we felt that, as they had said, it would be a tax not just on the people accepting advertising but also on small businesses,” said Jane Redicker, GSSCC president and CEO.

Food Production Grants Awarded to Local Organizations

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 5, 2024Nov 18, 2020 at 10:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Several Silver Spring-based organizations have been given grants to increase resident access to yard, patio, and community gardening supplies, space, and education, under the Montgomery County Food Council’s Resident and Community Food Production Grant Program.

Guitar Center Plans to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Mike Diegel | Nov 18, 2020 at 7:15 am | Silver Spring, MD

California-based Guitar Center plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to the company. The plan was revealed as part of a press release announcing a Restructuring Support Agreement with creditors that includes a new $165 million equity investment. The company operates about 300 stores across the country, including seven in the Washington, D.C. area.

Report: PLNT Burger Planning Major Expansion in 2021

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 12, 2024Nov 17, 2020 at 3:16 pm | Silver Spring, MD

PLNT Burger — the vegan burger brainchild of Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn — is planning a major brick-and-mortar expansion in 2021, according to a report from VegNews.com.

County Police Arrest, Charge Domestic Violence Suspect with Multiple Offenses

Mike Diegel | Nov 26, 2023Nov 17, 2020 at 12:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

County police officers responding to a report of possible domestic violence arrested Charles Evans of Easley Street and charged him with multiple offenses. The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 12 at an apartment building in the 800 block of Easley when a witness reported seeing a woman with a black eye who wanted to use a phone, and a man who appeared to be looking for her.

Shepherd’s Table Receives Urban Garden Grant

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 3, 2024Nov 16, 2020 at 8:58 am | Silver Spring, MD

South Silver Spring-based nonprofit Shepherd’s Table has been chosen as a Grants 4 Plants urban garden grant recipient, as reported by a post to their Instagram account.

Silver Spring Wings Searching for New Home

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 11, 2024Nov 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Since their October 30 post on Instagram stating that they were temporarily closed, readers have been asking about the status of Silver Spring Wings. We’ve learned that the chicken wings, tenders, and potato wedges restaurant from the owner of Recess Catering & Events lost their lease and is searching for a new home.

Money Muscle BBQ Offering Thanksgiving Meals

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 11, 2024Nov 15, 2020 at 10:30 am | Silver Spring, MD

If you don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving, downtown Silver Spring food truck Money Muscle BBQ has customizable dinners on its menu this year.

Silver Strings Featured in County Council PHEG Program Video

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 14, 2021Nov 14, 2020 at 8:38 am | Silver Spring, MD

Downtown Silver Spring restaurant & music venue Silver Strings is featured in a new Montgomery County Council video about the county’s Public Health Emergency Grant Program.

“Re-Imagining the Holidays” Art Installation Lights Up Tonight

Mike Diegel | Sep 16, 2024Nov 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

While there won’t be a lighting ceremony/party on Ellsworth Drive, this year’s “Re-Imagining the Holidays” art installation will be lit up beginning tonight (Nov. 13) through mid-January. This year’s installation on Fountain Plaza is a collection of colorful plexiglass snowflakes hung inside and out on a framework that’s wrapped in blue garland, topped with a crystal burst. Colorful floodlights and blinking lights will illuminate the structure for shoppers and other visitors to enjoy.

Airbag Thieves Strike in Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Nov 12, 2020 at 3:19 pm | Silver Spring, MD

A week after Takoma Park Police warned residents of airbag thefts along New Hampshire Avenue, we’re now receiving reports of the same thefts happening in Silver Spring.

Silver Spring Company Closes on $17 Million Funding Round

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024Nov 12, 2020 at 12:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Truebill, a Silver Spring financial services company founded by three brothers who attended Montgomery Blair High School, today announced the company has closed on a $17 million Series 3 round of funding. The funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with existing investors Eldridge Industries, Cota Capital, Firebolt Ventures, and Day One Ventures participating as well. This round brings the total amount the company has raised to $40 million.