Matchbox Officially Opens in Former Hen Quarter Space
Matchbox Silver Spring officially opened today (April 5) at 919 Ellsworth Dr. in the space formerly occupied by Hen Quarter.
Upcoming Events, April 5-12
Friday, April 5 National Walk to Work Day Opening Night, “Return to the Forbidden Planet,” Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd. E., $7-$10, 7 p.m. Opening Night, “Arcadia,” from Lumina Theatre, Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., $15-$20, 7 p.m. Bud Skeleton And Friends–First Friday Live Music!, Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41, 905 Sligo Ave., 7-11:30 p.m. … Read More
Bowser, Residents, Target Officials Cut Ribbon on Shepherd Park Store
Mayor Muriel Bowser, Councilmember Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4) and local residents joined Target employees last night for a ceremonial ribbon cutting and soft opening of a new store at Georgia and Eastern avenues.
Discovery Ghosts Loom Over Downtown Silver Spring
The ghost of founder John Hendricks appears to loom over Wayne Avenue outside Discovery headquarters.
Upcoming Events, March 29-April 5
Friday, March 29 2019 YMCA Mom Prom—Pretty in Pink! Benefit, Silver Spring Civic Building, $45-$1,500, 7 p.m. Gallery Night with Gilly McCaney, Great Shoals Winery, 7050 Carroll Ave., 7-10 p.m. Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30 NOAA Open House, 1315 East-West Highway, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Love Your Local, various Takoma … Read More
Mom Prom This Friday Will Raise Funds for Y Programs
Moms of all types will dress their best and head for the Silver Spring Civic Building Friday night for Mom Prom “Pretty in Pink!” to raise money for the YMCA’s Youth and Family Services program.
Eastern Middle Students Win First Prize in C-SPAN Competition
Two Eastern Middle School students will take home the national first prize and $3,000 in the middle school division of C-SPAN’s 2019 StudentCam documentary competition, the company announced.
School Board to Consider Recommendation for Northwood Expansion
The Montgomery County School Board has approved a recommendation to proceed (PDF) with a two-year expansion project at Northwood High School on University Boulevard West.
Upcoming Events, March 22-29
Friday, March 22 DC Blues Society 4th Friday Happy Hour, Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41, 905 Sligo Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Performance Institute Showcase, Levine Music, 900 Wayne Ave., 7:30-9 p.m. Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Takoma Park Clean Up Day, various locations, 10 a.m.-noon Learn to Mediate Workshop, Meditation Museum, … Read More
Jawando, Council Urge Public Involvement in Search for New Chief
Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large) has sent a letter to County Executive Marc Elrich asking him to seek community involvement in the search for a new police chief. The letter, co-signed by the other eight councilmembers, suggests that, “An open and inclusive search for a new police chief is an important first step as we usher in a new era … Read More
Company’s Coming
We learned we were having six guests, a family spanning three generations, come to stay and visit the history within D.C. back in January. That’s when it started. [sponsored]
Childcare Center Proposed for Veterinary Clinic Location
A Silver Spring veterinary clinic would be redeveloped into a childcare center under a proposal presented last night during a meeting of the East Silver Spring Civic Association.