Sligo Pit BBQ Opens at Sligo Creek Golf Course
Sligo Pit BBQ has opened in the former snack bar at Sligo Creek Golf Course, serving barbeque daily to golfers and local residents alike.
County Executive to Eliminate Jazz Festival, Consider Smaller Events
County Executive Marc Elrich will eliminate the Silver Spring Jazz Festival and consider repurposing that funding to a series of smaller events, according to a presentation from Silver Spring Regional Director Reemberto Rodriguez. Speaking yesterday at the monthly meeting of the Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee, Rodriguez said, “As a new administration, we wanted to take a fresh look … Read More
GW Immediate & Primary Care Clinic to Close this Weekend
The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates will close its GW Immediate & Primary Care location at 8484 Georgia Ave. effective April 20, according to a letter from its medical director.
Upcoming Events, April 19-26
Friday, April 19 Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Friends of the Library Book Drive & Drop Off, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., (enter the alley off Bonifant St.), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Earth Day Celebration, Takoma Park-silver Sprig Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “Spirituality & Men,” … Read More
Walking Tours of Silver Spring Public Art Scheduled
Art aficionados who live or work in Silver Spring can take a walking tour of the area’s public art on several Thursday evenings this spring and summer.
County Establishes Initiative Designed to Assist Local Businesses
County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Vice President Sidney Katz (D-District 3) are kicking off an initiative this week designed to gather information about how assist county businesses. 4Business–Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business will open with a series of six listening sessions with the business community and other stakeholders around the county in what’s being called “a grassroots … Read More
Good Scents: Listing Your Home For Sale
When you walk into a home for the first time, you’re visually taking in your surroundings. But if you’re met with a strong smell, it can derail you, even be a real turn-off. [sponsored]
Arts Council Issues Call for Works on Paper
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County has issued a call for submissions of works to be considered for addition to the county’s Contemporary Works on Paper Collection. The council is specifically looking to purchase original, unframed, two-dimensional works such as paintings and drawings in various media, photographs, mixed media and limited-edition prints. The selections will be juried by … Read More
Upcoming Events, April 12-19
Friday, April 12 Difference Makers & Small Things Matter Silent Auction, Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd., 6:30-8 p.m. PechaKucha Volume 16: … Baby One More Time, Silver Spring Civic Building, $15-$25, 7-9:30 p.m. Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Sweep the Creek, Section 5, Sligo Creek between … Read More
Pennyworth Thrift Shop to Reopen in New Location This Weekend
The Pennyworth Thrift Shop will reopen this weekend (April 13 and 14) in a new location after a four-month hiatus, according to board member Lesley Rogers.
New Name, Renovation Plans Attracting Potential Tenants to Discovery Building
With a new name and renovation plans in the approval process, the former Discovery building is drawing significant interest from potential tenants, according to Bryant Foulger, chairman of Foulger-Pratt.
Long-standing Business to Close Silver Spring Location, Go Virtual
A long-standing Silver Spring business will shut its physical location at 914 Silver Spring Ave. and go virtual in partnership with another operation, according to President & CEO Charles Atwell.