Quarry House Tavern is One of Eater’s “15 Most Lovable Dive Bars Around D.C.”
Quarry House Tavern in downtown Silver Spring has been named by Eater as one of its “15 Most Lovable Dive Bars Around D.C.”
County Libraries to Resume Sunday Service
The Montgomery County Public Libraries system will expand hours of branch service to include Sundays, effective February 27, officials announced yesterday.
Summer Festivals Set to Return to Veterans Plaza
Summer at Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza will once again be filled with festivals, according to a tweet from Eric Rasch, operations manager. Twenty-two festivals are scheduled beginning May 1 through Sept. 25, highlighted by the Silver Spring Jazz Fest on Sept. 10.
AHCMC Seeks BIPOC Applicants for Emerging Arts Leadership Coaching Program
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is accepting applications from up-and-coming BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) leaders in arts administration for its Emerging Leaders Coaching Cohort program, which will begin in March.
CREATE Arts Issues Call for Entries for Spring Art Show
CREATE Arts Center has issued a call for artists to enter the CREATE Juried All-Media Exhibition.
Underground Pizza Company to Open February 18
Underground Pizza Company will open its Silver Spring location on Friday, February 18, according to a report from The MoCo Show.
Jawando Proposes Naming Silver Spring Library After Veteran of Tuskegee Airmen
The Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave. could be renamed if County Executive Marc Elrich goes along with a request from Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large). Jawando wrote to Elrich asking him to consider naming the library after Brigadier General Charles McGee, a veteran of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, flying 137 combat missions.
Silver Spring Nonprofits Team with Shepherd’s Table to Help Feed Clients
Two Silver Spring nonprofit organizations have teamed up with Shepherd’s Table in a three-way collaboration to help keep its clients fed each day.
Combo Butcher Shop and Deli Conducting Soft Opening in Takoma Park
A combination butcher shop and deli is conducting a soft opening this week in Takoma Park, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.