Theatre Consortium Now Accepting Applications for Membership
The Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring is accepting applications for membership, according to an announcement on the organization’s website.
Upcoming Events July 4-12
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, July 4 Fourth of July Holiday Takoma Park Independence Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Freedom Fest, Republic, 6939 Laurel Ave., $5/ticket, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Independence Day Tour at the Medical Museum, National Museum of Health and Medicine, 2500 Linden Lane, 1-2 p.m. Thursday, July 5 MoCo’s Got Talent, Veterans Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 8 … Read More
Armand’s Chicago Pizzeria in Montgomery Hills Closed
Armand’s Chicago Pizzeria in Montgomery Hills has closed, according to a post on the company Facebook page.
Fireworks Show to Close Takoma Park Independence Day Celebration
A fireworks show at Takoma Park Middle School will close the 129th Takoma Park Independence Day celebration tomorrow.
Public Offices, Some Businesses Closing for the Fourth
Photo from Wikimedia Commons Most public offices, and some businesses, will be closed Wednesday for the Fourth of July holiday. All county offices and libraries will be closed, as will be state offices and courts. The county’s liquor stores, however, will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no trash or of recycling pick up on … Read More
MVA Branch Offices, Vehicle Emissions Stations Will Close Tomorrow
All Motor Vehicle Administration branch offices and vehicle emissions stations will be closed tomorrow (June 30), according to an announcement from the agency.
Two New County Laws Go Into Effect on Sunday
Owners of short-term rentals through services such as airbnb will be required to register and license the properties. Graphic from Wikimedia Commons Two significant pieces of legislation will take effect in Montgomery County on Sunday, July 1. One will require owners of short-term residential rentals to register and license their rental properties. The second will raise the county’s minimum wage, … Read More
UPDATE: Post Office Scheduled to Open in Library on July 30
The U.S. Post Office in Spring Center on 16th Street will open in its new, temporary location in the Silver Spring Library on Tuesday, July 17, USPS officials have confirmed.
Housing Commission Breaks Ground on Thayer Avenue Project
After several months of preliminary excavation work, the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County officially broke ground last week on its project at 900 Thayer Ave.