Barclay Joins Arts on the Block in Management Role

Mike Diegel | Feb 20, 2025Dec 18, 2018 at 9:33 am | Silver Spring, MD

Former county school Board of Education member Christopher Barclay has joined Arts on the Block in the newly created position of operations director, the organization has announced.

Arepas Pues Closing for Remodeling, Service Changes

Mike Diegel | Jul 21, 2024Dec 17, 2018 at 8:59 am | Silver Spring, MD

Arepas Pues, the Latin American restaurant at 8555 Fenton St. in Silver Spring, is closing for remodeling, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page.

SoberRide® Campaign for the Holidays Begins Tonight

Mike Diegel | Feb 9, 2025Dec 14, 2018 at 9:41 am | Montgomery County, MD

The SoberRide® campaign for the holiday season from the Washington Regional Alcohol Program will begin tonight (Dec. 14) and run through New Year’s Day.

Adega Wine Veterans Take Over Space, Will Open New Café

Mike Diegel | Aug 5, 2024Dec 13, 2018 at 11:37 am | Silver Spring, MD

A pair of veterans of Adega Wine Cellars in downtown Silver Spring will take over the space and open a similar café.

State Plans to Resurface Portion of Colesville Road

Mike Diegel | Jan 13, 2025Dec 12, 2018 at 1:30 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The Maryland State Highway Administration plans to resurface about one mile of Colesville Road (U.S. Route 29) from Georgia Avenue to St. Andrews Way, according to a recent press release.

Upcoming Events, Dec. 12-19

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2020Dec 12, 2018 at 8:30 am | Silver Spring, MD

Wednesday, Dec. 12 Takoma Park Police Winter Coat Drive underway, drop-off at 7500 Maple Ave., ends 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. The History of Alcohol Policy in Montgomery County and Maryland, Astro Lab Brewing, 8216 Georgia Ave., 6-8 p.m. Around the World Holiday Bazaar, Silver Spring Civic Building, 6-10 p.m. Alice Stephens, discussion and signing of “Famous Adopted People,” Loyalty … Read More

Takoma Police to Conduct Active Shooter Training

Mike Diegel | Dec 10, 2024Dec 11, 2018 at 10:21 am | Takoma Park, MD

The Takoma Park Police Department will be conducting four active shooter training scenarios beginning tomorrow at John Nevins Andrews School, according to a department announcement on Twitter.

Nonprofit Offered Weekend Gift-Wrapping Service

Mike Diegel | Dec 9, 2024Dec 10, 2018 at 1:38 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring Timebank members provided free gift wrapping on Dec. 9 at Loyalty Bookstore, a pop-up bookstore on Ellsworth Drive in downtown Silver Spring.

Pennyworth Shop to Open Two More Days on Bonifant

Mike Diegel | Aug 28, 2020Dec 7, 2018 at 11:45 am | Silver Spring, MD

Pennyworth Thrift Shop will be open for two more shopping days before shutting down in preparation for an eventual move to the basement of Grace House on the grounds of Grace Episcopal Church at 1607 Grace Church Rd.

Clearing Out Closets and Packing Up

Source of the Spring Sponsor | Jan 18, 2024Dec 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm | Sponsored Content

So these fall and winter months have brought out a surprising number of people looking to buy a home in Silver Spring. [sponsored]

Flying V Theatre Company Joins Theatre Consortium

Mike Diegel | Mar 24, 2025Dec 5, 2018 at 1:30 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Flying V Theatre has joined the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, taking the place of Forum Theatre, which folded at the end of July.

Upcoming Events, Dec. 5-13

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2020Dec 5, 2018 at 8:27 am | Silver Spring, MD

Wednesday, Dec. 5 Takoma Park Police Winter Coat Drive underway, drop-off at 7500 Maple Ave., ends 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. Josiah Henson Park & Museum Talk, Holy Cross Senior Source, 8580 Second Ave., 1-3 p.m. Art Journaling for Stress Reduction (first session), CREATE Arts Center, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $90, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Jump Start Family Fun … Read More