County Setting Up “Citizenship Corners” to Help Immigrants Become Citizens

Mike Diegel | Aug 17, 2024Sep 27, 2018 at 10:42 am | Montgomery County

Montgomery County is setting up “Countywide Citizenship Corners” in libraries and other area locations to encourage eligible immigrants to become naturalized citizens. “The purpose of the Citizenship Corners is to get out information to our residents who are interested in becoming citizens,” said Diane Vy Nguyen-Vu, who leads the county’s citizenship initiative, along with the legal immigration service providers network. … Read More

Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for Silver Spring Arts Campus

Mike Diegel | Sep 19, 2024Sep 26, 2018 at 1:30 pm | Silver Spring

About 100 residents joined county officials and others yesterday for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Silver Spring Arts Campus on the site of the former 3rd District police headquarters at 801 Sligo Ave.

Upcoming Events, Sept. 26-Oct. 4

Mike Diegel | Aug 30, 2023Sep 26, 2018 at 8:54 am | Silver Spring

Wednesday, Sept. 26 Grand Opening of Big Escape Rooms, 8505 Fenton St., Suite 210, 5-7:30 p.m. Community Meeting Update on Nolte Local Park Activity Building, 8787 Georgia Ave., 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 Collage Landscapes Workshop for Adults, CREATE Arts Center, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $50, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 D.C. Blues Society 4th Friday Happy Hour, Cissel-Saxon American … Read More

Multi-Generational Living Together

Melinda Schnare | Jan 18, 2024Sep 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm | Sponsored Content

Multi-generational living is growing in popularity. [sponsored]

First PJ’s Coffee in Area to Open on Georgia Avenue

Mike Diegel | Jan 17, 2023Sep 25, 2018 at 9:30 am | Silver Spring

The first of five PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans locations planned for the metropolitan area is scheduled to open this month on the ground level of The Core apartments at 8621 Georgia Ave.

Gallery: Talbot Bridge Centennial Celebration

Mike Diegel | Sep 26, 2024Sep 24, 2018 at 1:30 pm | Montgomery County

About 200 people gathered at the Talbot Avenue Bridge in Lyttonsville Saturday to celebrate the centennial of its construction. Here is a gallery of photos from the day, taken by and courtesy of David Rotenstein, one of the event organizers. Additional photos and videos can be viewed at the centennial’s website.

Security Guard Shoots, Kills Man During Fight at 7-Eleven

Mike Diegel | Mar 30, 2024Sep 24, 2018 at 9:30 am | Silver Spring

A Hyattsville man was shot and killed early Sunday morning during a fight with a security guard at the 7-Eleven store at 8202 Georgia Ave., according to a Montgomery County Police Department press release.

Report: Taylor Gourmet to Close All Locations

Mike Diegel | Sep 17, 2024Sep 21, 2018 at 4:59 pm | Silver Spring

Taylor Gourmet, the fast-casual hoagie chain that started on H Street N.E in D.C., is closing all of its stores, according to a report in Washingtonian magazine.

Organizations Join Celebration of PARK(ing) Day

Mike Diegel | Nov 6, 2024Sep 21, 2018 at 1:54 pm | Montgomery County

Seven organizations joined the county’s Department of Transportation’s Division of Parking Management Friday to celebrate PARK(ing) Day in downtown Silver Spring. The day is described as “an annual, global event that encourages the temporary transformation of parking spaces into enjoyable, parklike spots [and] encourages people to rethink the urban landscape, their transportation choices and how infrastructure can be more transit-oriented, … Read More