Downtown Silver Spring Residents Looking to Form Civic Association
A group of downtown Silver Spring residents is in the early stages of forming a new civic association to represent that area.
County Announces Veterans Day Schedule
The county has announced its holiday schedule for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12. All county offices will be closed on Veterans Day, as will libraries (also closed on Sunday), state offices and courts. Trash and recycling pickups will run on the usual schedule, and the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station will be open. Aquatic and recreation centers … Read More
#SourceSunsets: Lenox Park
Last Night’s Sunset from Lenox Park Apartments. Photo by Pavithra Sarah George.
New County Executive, At-Large Council Members Elected
Montgomery County elected a new county executive for the first time since 2006, and will send three new at-large members to Rockville to serve on the County Council. Councilmember Marc Elrich (D-At Large), after surviving a close primary race against businessman David Blair, earned 225,900 votes (64.3 percent) in unofficial results as of 11:42 p.m. last night. Elrich soundly defeated … Read More
Upcoming Events, Nov. 7-14
Wednesday, Nov. 7 Takoma Park Police Winter Coat Drive underway, drop-off at 7500 Maple Ave., ends 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. “From Addis to Gambella: Ensuring Older People in Ethiopia Are Not Left Behind,” Silver Spring Civic Building, 2-3;30 p.m. Robotics for Kids, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Street Smart Virtual Reality Challenge launch, … Read More
Takoma Park Council Votes to Convert to LED Streetlights
The Takoma Park City Council recently voted unanimously to replace all of its traditional streetlights with high-efficiency LED fixtures, according to an announcement on the city’s website.
If Only We Had a Crystal Ball
We’ve all heard or read expert opinions by economists that there could be an economic downturn or recession in the 2020 time frame. The Washington area is never affected as hard as the rest of the country, as government and professional support jobs continue to remain viable. [sponsored]
PollySue’s in Takoma Park to Close at End of Year
PollySue’s Vintage Shop in Takoma Park will close at the end of the year, according to an announcement from the owner that was shared by Main Street Takoma.