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Vote for your favorites in Best of Fenton Village

Mike Diegel | Nov 12, 2024Dec 19, 2016 at 11:22 am | Silver Spring, MD

Voting for the Best of Fenton Village 2016 is underway now through the end of the year.

Docs in Progress moving to a new home

Mike Diegel | Mar 4, 2024Dec 15, 2016 at 3:55 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring-based Docs in Progress will move its headquarters at the end of the month, the group announced.

Upcoming Events Dec. 14-19

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2020Dec 14, 2016 at 9:06 am | Silver Spring, MD

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Dec. 14 Community Dinner, Saint Luke Lutheran Church and School, 9100 Colesville Rd., free, 6:30 p.m. Finnish Music Concert with Merja Soria and poetry recitations (with written translations) by Seija Kaarina Cleverley, Washington Revels Studio Space, 531 Dale Drive, Tickets—Online: $16 for adults, $10 for youth. At door: $18 for adults, $12 for youth, 7:30 p.m. … Read More

Send photos of homes decorated for the holidays

Mike Diegel | Aug 28, 2020Dec 9, 2016 at 10:58 am | Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

There are lots of homes now decorated for the holidays in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.

Smith chosen to be nominee for state senate for District 20

Mike Diegel | Sep 17, 2024Dec 8, 2016 at 11:40 am | Silver Spring, MD

Freshman state Del. William C. Smith (D-District 20) was chosen last night during a meeting of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee as the state senate nominee to replace U.S. Rep.-Elect Jamie Raskin.

Upcoming Events Dec. 7-13

Mike Diegel | Mar 4, 2024Dec 7, 2016 at 8:29 am | Silver Spring, MD

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Dec. 7 5 Percent Day benefit for Gandhi Brigade Youth Media, Whole Foods Market, 833 Wayne Ave., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Closing Reception for “Living Well: Plants that Nourish & Heal” exhibit, Betty Kramer, Gallery and Music Room, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veteran’s Place, 6 p.m. State Senate candidate vote, Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, … Read More

A Wider Circle Plans Major Expansion

Mike Diegel | Apr 25, 2024Dec 6, 2016 at 9:51 am | Silver Spring, MD

In the 15 years since Dr. Mark Bergel launched A Wider Circle in the living room of his Bethesda apartment, he and his nonprofit have reached many milestones in their ongoing fight to end poverty.

Registration for Leo’s Run benefit now open

Mike Diegel | Aug 28, 2020Dec 5, 2016 at 1:48 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The third annual Leo’s Run, a 5K run/walk in downtown Silver Spring, is open for registration today. The run was announced back in September and will take place on February 5, 2017.

Holidaze Market to Open in the Fillmore Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Dec 22, 2024Dec 2, 2016 at 1:57 pm | Silver Spring, MD

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

Mike Diegel | Nov 2, 2024Dec 1, 2016 at 11:52 am | Silver Spring, MD

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

Mike Diegel | Sep 13, 2024Dec 1, 2016 at 9:42 am | Silver Spring, MD

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

Mike Diegel | Oct 31, 2024Nov 30, 2016 at 2:18 pm | Silver Spring, MD

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.