Local Nonprofit Collecting Reusable Bags for Farmers Market
Local nonprofit Silver Spring Cares is collecting reusable bags to benefit the vendors at the Crossroads Farmers Market.
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Rachel Cobbs
We caught up with Rachel Cobbs to find out more about how she finds ways to help homebound elderly neighbors.
Memorial Day Schedule for Public Facilities Announced
Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. Photo from Wikimedia Commons Memorial Day schedules for Montgomery County and other public facilities have been announced. All county offices and libraries, along with state offices and courts, Montgomery County schools and administrative offices, will be closed in recognition of the holiday, which honors those who died while serving in the armed forces. The county’s … Read More
County Council At-Large Candidate: Hans Riemer
Photo of the candidate courtesy Hans Riemer Why are you running for County Council? I am running for re-election to advance our progressive, Montgomery community values: To reduce Montgomery County public schools’ class size, to strengthen pre-k and afterschool programs for low-income children To move towards a smart growth future, protecting our environment while helping to ensure our county is … Read More
Noodles & Company in Ellsworth Place Has Closed
Noodles & Company in Ellsworth Place has closed its doors, according to a notice posted on the restaurant’s door.
Legion Post #41 Expanding Weekend Live Music Performances
Over the past few months, the Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post #41 on Sligo Avenue has quietly expanded its weekend offerings of free live music performances, with the help of a group of local musicians.
Cart Offering Free Games, Art Projects Debuts on Veterans Plaza
A cart featuring board games and arts and craft projects debuted this weekend on Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring.
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Abby Wilson
“Happiness Club was a lot of fun to do and it doesn’t just help others be happy… it helps yourself become happy. And also, I would just like to thank my mom, Project Happiness, Ms. Mauer, Kirsten, Lauren, Emma, Julie, Katelyn, and Amber for helping me start the Happiness Club and thanks for all the help/support and hopefully the Happiness Club will get bigger as we go!”
A Candidate Forum for Policy Lovers Last Night in Silver Spring
For anyone who loves policy, last night’s Democratic gubernatorial forum in Silver Spring was a complete wonkfest.