Tax-Free Shopping Week to Begin Sunday
The annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week will begin Sunday, Aug. 12 and run through Saturday, Aug. 18, according to an announcement from Comptroller Peter Franchot.
“I Could Be Robert White”
The following was submitted by Cyrus Sethna as a letter to the editor of the Source and is posted by request.
County Police Searching for Missing Silver Spring Sisters
Montgomery County police are searching for two sisters missing from their home on Hunters Gate Court, near the intersection of Calverton Boulevard and Cherry Hill Road.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 8-16
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Aug. 8 Summer Drum Circles, Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave., donations requested, 7-9 p.m. Flower Avenue House Concert, Banner Arts, 7502 Flower Ave., $20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 Discover Long Branch Pop-Up SummerFest, Long Branch Pool, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., 5-8 p.m. Soul Crackers, Veterans Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Carpe Diem! Second Thursday Contra Dance, Silver … Read More
CuriosityStream Lowers Price, Offers Some Free Content
CuriosityStream, the Silver Spring-based documentary streaming service, has lowered its subscription price and begun offering a limited number of documentaries to customers at no charge.
My Neighbor Was Murdered on Monday
This guest post from Anna Gilcher originally appeared on her blog and is posted here with permission. It was read at a Sunday rally in Silver Spring, organized by the Silver Spring Justice Coalition and attended by about 200 people, by Carlean Ponder, as Gilcher could not attend. The rally was held to honor Robert White following his death on Monday, June 11 and to seek greater accountability from the police department.
Mobile Bike Shop Saves Bicyclists an Awkward Trip
Area bicyclists no longer have to deal with the awkwardness of loading their bike in a vehicle and driving it somewhere for service.
Home And That Sense of Belonging
I had a conversation the other day about the real estate market and home sales. It was told to me that buyers looking for homes are questioning affordability. [sponsored]
Children Invited to Take Kindness Challenge This Month
Children from preschoolers to age 12 can earn a free meal at McGinty’s Public House, simply by completing the Random Act of Kindness Summer Challenge from Silver Spring Cares.