Comptroller issues consumer tips to thwart cyber criminals
As consumers enter the peak period for online holiday shopping, the office of Comptroller Peter Franchot has issued a series of tips to help shoppers thwart cyber criminals.
Pinecrest Park to close for renovations
Park photo by Mike Diegel The Pinecrest Local Park, adjacent to Pinecrest Elementary School at 301 St. Lawrence Dr., will close this month for extensive renovations, according to the Parks Department. The 5.6-acre park, acquired in 1944 and developed into a park in the 1950s, includes a playground, tennis courts, softball field, multiuse field, parking lot and an activity building. … Read More
#SourceSaturday: Small Business Saturday
It’s #SourceSaturday, which is our weekly reminder to shop our local businesses here in the area. Today is also Small Business Saturday.
Compliments Friday: Thankful
Happy Friday! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We’re very thankful for all of our readers.
Quarry House Tavern/Adega Wine Cellars Update
Construction activity is happening at the former home of Bombay Gaylord, above the original Quarry House Tavern location at 8401 Georgia Avenue.
Changes made to residential parking permit system
Photo by Mike Diegel The County Council has unanimously approved changes to the regulations concerning the residential permit parking guidelines. According to the staff report on Executive Regulation 24-16, the changes will: Increase the number of transferable visitor permits per household from one to two Split the previous Employee and Contract Work Permit into two separate permits: Employee Permits and … Read More
Upcoming Events, Nov. 22-Nov. 30
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Hope Restored Thanksgiving Day “Common Unity” Dinner, Silver Spring Civic Building, noon- 4 p.m. Friday, November 24 PechaKucha Silver Spring Volume X, Silver Spring Civic Building, $15, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, November 25 Small Business Saturday with the Great Christmas Moose benefit raffle for Animal Rescue Corps, Big Bad Woof, 6960 Maple St. … Read More
State’s top alcohol regulator proposes reforms for craft breweries
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, the state’s chief alcohol regulator, announced a package of legislation that would bring major reforms to the state’s craft breweries.
Edible Arrangements’ Silver Spring location close to opening
Edible Arrangements’ new location at 915 Bonifant St. is about three to four weeks away from opening, according to owner Michael Pope.