Gas Station Closes to Prepare for Hotel Construction
The gas station at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road closed last week in preparation for construction of a new Residence Inn.
Postal Service Confirms Move to Temporary Space in Library
The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that the post office located in the Spring Center on 16th St. will move its operations to the Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave.
Upcoming Events, Feb. 21-28
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, February 21 Schweinhaut Song Circle, Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., 1-3 p.m. Book Discussion, “Indignation” by Phillip Roth, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., 2 p.m. Carpe Diem-Revels Community Sing, Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. N.W., $5 donation suggested, 7-8:30 p.m. Flower Avenue Classical House Concert, BannerArts, 7502 Flower Ave, $20, 8 … Read More
Takoma Park, Silver Spring outlets mark FeBREWary this week
Local events marking FeBREWary, a celebration of craft brewers, begin tonight with the Takoma Tap Takeover from Main Street Takoma.
Brewery Changes Name, Signs Lease for Space Near Metro
Silver Branch Brewing Company (formerly Parallel World Brewing Company) has signed a lease for 10,000 square feet of space in the Metro Plaza development at 8401 Colesville Rd. for a production brewery, taproom and outdoor biergarten.
What’s wrong with the Silver Spring economy? Probably nothing
Recent announcements of business closings in Silver Spring have driven an increase in online chatter asking, “What’s wrong with the local economy?”
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: The Davis Family
“We want our children to be happy, yes. But more importantly, we want them to be kind. In many situations, we ask our kids, “What is the most important thing?” And they know the answer is “to be kind.” We want them to face the world with a kind heart.”
The Classics Plans to Close at the End of February
The Classics restaurant at 8606 Colesville Rd. will close at the end of February after about 4½ years of operation.
Spring Street to House United Therapeutics New Manufacturing Facility
A Spring Street property that once housed United Therapeutics’ IT group will become the company’s newest manufacturing facility later this year.