Takoma Park Commissions Three Public Art Installations
Takoma Park is the temporary home of three new public art installations commissioned from fiber artist Stacy Cantrell, according to a press release.
Home Buying Cents — Stick to Your Budget
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Gandhi Brigade to Premiere Newest Student-Produced Documentary
Gandhi Brigade Youth Media will present the world premiere of the organization’s latest student-produced documentary, which looks youth activism and is titled “We Are Now.”
Astro Lab Brewing Grand Opening Set for Friday
Astro Lab Brewing announced the brewpub will hold its grand opening this Friday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m. to midnight at its location at 8216 Georgia Ave.
Board Authorizes Execution of Purple Line Construction MOU
The county Board of Education this week authorized Superintendent Jack Smith to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland Transit Administration regarding Purple Line construction.
Baked Goods Fundraiser Held at Harvest Moon Festival
The Silver Spring Time Bank tables offered an array of goodies as a fundraiser at the Oct. 7 Harvest Moon Festival in Silver Spring. Eight bakers made everything from brownies to cupcakes for the event.
Local Churches to Hold Voter Registration Drive Sunday
Two local churches are teaming up with the League of Women Voters and the District’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Stacey Lincoln for a “Procrastinators’ Voter Registration Drive” this weekend.
County Police Searching for Suspect in Commercial Burglaries
Montgomery County police are searching for a suspect in four recent commercial burglaries in downtown Silver Spring.
Mattress Firm Files for Bankruptcy, Will Close Some Stores
Mattress Firm, which operates three stores in the immediate area including at Colesville Road and Fenton Street, has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced today.