The Daily Dish Unveils New Weekly Specials to Celebrate Silver Spring
The Daily Dish has introduced two new weekly specials to celebrate Silver Spring’s top ranking on this year’s Fortune Magazine list of Best Places to Live for Families.
Renters in Montgomery County Gain New Protections from Background Check Discrimination
The Montgomery County Council passed legislation last week to amend the county’s “Ban the Box” law and clarify renters’ rights during background and credit checks.
Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Captures Olympic Gold in Women’s Triple Jump for Dominica
Silver Spring resident and former teacher Thea LaFond won Olympic gold in the women’s triple jump on Saturday.
Unwanted Touching Leads to 13 Assault, Sex Offense Charges for Aspen Hill Bakery Owner
Montgomery County Police arrested the owner of the Passion Bakery Café in Aspen Hill after an investigation into multiple allegations of inappropriate touching during business hours.
Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill: Downtown Silver Spring Opening Delayed
The opening of Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill in Downtown Silver Spring has been delayed, with a new opening date yet to be determined.
Sietsema Praises Wheaton’s Taqueria Sabor Mixteco: Must-Try Oaxacan Tacos
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema recently reviewed Taqueria Sabor Mixteco, lavishing praise on the “sunny new Mexican storefront” near the Wheaton Metro station.
New Bill Could Silence Loud Cars in Montgomery County with Cameras
A new bill by two Montgomery County Councilmembers targets excessive noise from vehicles with modified mufflers.
GoFundMe Campaign Launched for Family of Silver Spring Carjacking Victim
A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of 54-year-old Melody Waldecker of Silver Spring, who was struck and killed during a carjacking in Sterling, Va. last weekend.
Monica Schorn Takes Helm at Environmental Film Festival in D.C.
Silver Spring native Monica Schorn has been named the new Executive Director of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.