Celtic Cup Coffee celebrates its grand opening Saturday with live Irish music, dance, and coffee roasting demos, while the Spring Makers Market in Downtown Silver Spring features handmade goods from over 40 local artisans.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed a bill into law this week to strengthen enforcement of housing code violations, while also vetoing a bill that would have removed property taxes for converted commercial buildings.
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring now offers a “Films for Feds” discount program that allows current and former federal employees to purchase tickets for $8 through Labor Day.
Researchers warn that cuts to federal science funding under Trump may jeopardize scientific progress, job security, and international contributions, ultimately impacting public health and economic stability.
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Roaming Rooster will host the grand opening of its new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring on Thursday, offering free fried chicken sandwiches to the first 100 customers.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day on Tuesday by offering free rides on Ride On buses, including Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex, and Flash Bus Rapid Transit.
Over 20 restaurants are participating in the inaugural Wheaton & Kensington Restaurant Week, including Frank’s Burgers and District Bistro, Kantutas Restaurant Bar & Grill, Pacci’s Trattoria, and The Dish and Dram.
The former Headlines Hair Designers salon in downtown Silver Spring, which operated for 48 years and closed last December, is now available for lease.
Johnny Ray’s Sultry Soul Food, which opened in downtown Silver Spring last May, has installed permanent signage and is hiring for various positions.
Senator Chris Van Hollen, after visiting El Salvador and meeting with imprisoned Kilmar Abrego García, emphasized the need to uphold constitutional rights and criticized the Salvadoran government’s treatment of detainees amid ongoing pressure from U.S. courts.
Montgomery County has approved Dacha Beer Garden’s application for a beer, wine, and liquor license as it prepares to open in downtown Silver Spring.