Rockin’ the Red on Georgia Avenue?
We don’t know if Governor Hogan or the State Highway Administration had inside information before the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup win.
Group Planning Charrette to Discuss Montgomery Hills Issues
A group of local residents from neighborhoods along the Georgia Avenue corridor between 16th Street and Forest Glen is planning a community charrette next week.
Forum Theatre Shutting Down July 31 After 14 Seasons
Forum Theatre, a member of the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, announced the organization would cease operations on July 31.
Upcoming Events, June 6-14
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, June 6 Speaker Series, “Safety in the Parks,” Park and Planning headquarters, 8787 Georgia Ave., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., pre-register for free lunch Blues Bazaar, Silver Spring Civic Building, 5-10 p.m. Bus Rapid Transit U.S. Route 29 South Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, Fellowship Room, Silver Spring Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd. E., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7 … Read More
Planning Department Launches Online Tool for Sector Plan Feedback
The Montgomery County Planning Department has launched a new interactive online tool that will allow residents and property owners in the Montgomery Hills and Forest Glen communities to comment on the Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills Sector Plan.
Dolce Gelati to Open in Roscoe’s Side Room
Dolce Gelati, formerly located at 7000 Carroll Ave., will move into space formerly used for private parties at Roscoe’s Neapolitan Pizzeria, located at 7040 Carroll Ave., according to an announcement from the Old Takoma Business Association.
Candidate Questionnaires Generate Varied Amounts of Traffic
Photo from barbarajpeters.com In April, we sent the Democratic candidates for an at-large position on the Montgomery County Council a short questionnaire that asked why they were running, their qualifications and why voters should choose them over other candidates, among other questions. Nineteen candidates responded, and we published each questionnaire as they were returned to us. After a period of … Read More
Music School to Hold Grand Opening of Expansion on Sunday
The Richardson School of Music in Takoma Park will celebrate the grand opening of its expanded space at 7320 Carroll Ave. on Sunday, June 3, according to an announcement from the Old Takoma Business Association.
Local Nonprofit Collecting Reusable Bags for Farmers Market
Local nonprofit Silver Spring Cares is collecting reusable bags to benefit the vendors at the Crossroads Farmers Market.