County Releases Schedule Changes for Veterans Day
The county has released its schedule of changes for the Veterans Day holiday tomorrow, Nov. 11. All county offices, libraries and state offices and courts will be closed.
County Council Agrees to Funding for Purchase of East-West Highway Property for a New Park
The County Council yesterday approved $7.5 million in funding to purchase the property at 1110 East-West Highway where a new urban recreational park will be built.
Charges Pending Following Stabbing at Blair High School
Charges are pending against a juvenile male following an incident yesterday morning at Montgomery Blair High School in which a male student was stabbed.
Firepan Korean BBQ Opening Delayed
Firepan Korean BBQ’s opening in downtown Silver Spring has been delayed, according to a representative for the restaurant.
Metro: Red Line Service Has Improved
Metro today announced that Metrorail service has improved on the Red Line with trains arriving every 12 minutes, down from 15 minutes.
All Set, Believe N Bread, Matchbox Participating in DMV Black Restaurant Week
All Set Restaurant & Bar, Believe N Bread, and Matchbox are participating in the fourth annual DMV Black Restaurant Week, which runs through Sunday, November 14.
XOA Lifestyle Has Permanently Closed
Washington, D.C.-based clothing retailer Xtra Ordinaire Apparel has permanently closed its location at 914 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring.
New Contractor Chosen to Complete Purple Line
The Purple Line Transit Partners have chosen a new contractor to complete the 16-mile light rail system that will connect Bethesda and New Carrollton, passing through downtown Silver Spring. Maryland Transit Solutions, a partnership between Dragados USA Inc. and OHL USA Inc., is expected to begin full-scale construction on the line in the spring of 2022.
County Installing Protected Intersection
The Transportation Engineering Division of the county’s Department of Transportation is installing a protected intersection, the third in Montgomery County, at the corner of Fenton St. & Cameron St. in downtown Silver Spring.