Construction at Takoma Park Middle School has forced the cancellation of the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show, according to the Takoma Park Independence Day Committee. Instead, the organizers have planned an evening block party on Maple Avenue in front to the Takoma Park Community Center with food trucks, activities for children, and live music.
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce has created a new award to recognize an individual who provides an exemplary example of selfless service. The Andrew Lee Service Beyond Self Award is named for the late Andrew Lee, son of Sarah and Bruce Lee, a former chamber chair, board member, and CEO of Lee Development Group in Silver Spring.
Sligo Creek Golf Course has begun featuring local bands playing on the patio in front of Sligo Pit Bar-B-Que on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Tonight, Trainwreck will play. Later this summer, Marcus Johnson and the Nighthawks will play larger benefit shows on the lawn.
Highlights during the upcoming week include the annual Fourth of July Parade and festivities in Takoma Park, a Saturday open house at the B&O Railroad Station on Georgia Avenue, Yappy Hour for pups and their owners on Sunday at Republic, and a Thunderbolts baseball game at Montgomery Blair High School.
Tenants in rental units would be able to break a lease without penalty under certain conditions, according to a bill passed yesterday by the County Council. The bill would trigger the action if a landlord fails to correct violations affecting health and safety once cited by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
The Council Council today unanimously named Partap Verma to the Montgomery County Planning Board, an historic appointment as the first Asian Indian and openly gay member. The council also selected Casey Anderson to serve a second term as chairman of the board.
The Go Brent real estate brokerage has moved into the space at 914 Silver Spring Ave. formerly occupied by Innovative Business Interiors. The move is part of a trend that is seeing former street-facing retail space occupied by service businesses in downtown and elsewhere.
A local entrepreneur has started a podcast to tell the stories about the people and events of downtown Silver Spring. The new series features interviews with local business people as well as weekly roundups of events in the Silver Spring Cvic Building and Veterans Plaza.
Events this week include live music tomorrow night at Sligo Creek Golf Course, an opening reception for artist John Latham in Takoma Park, Purple Line community team and opponents of Beltway expansion group meetings, a special screening at AFI marking the Stonewall uprising 50 years ago, and the D.C. Blues Society 4th Friday happy hour at the American Legion.