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.
Red Line to temporarily close between Silver Spring and Fort Totten
Red Line trains will not operate between Silver Spring and Fort Totten for 16 days beginning Saturday, Nov. 25.
Thanksgiving Parade entertains thousands
On a chilly Saturday, 145 units entertained thousands of attendees as they walked, marched, strutted, danced, drove and rode through downtown Silver Spring for the 20th Annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade.
County’s Thanksgiving holiday schedule announced
Illustration from Public Domain Pictures. Montgomery County has announced its schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday. All county offices, libraries, liquor stores, and recreation programs and facilities will be closed. The TRiPS Commuter Store at the Silver Spring Transit Center will be closed and the TriPS Mobile Commuter Store will not be operating. Check here for the Montgomery Parks … Read More
#SourceSaturday: Recommend Your Favorite Local Businesses
It’s #SourceSaturday, which is our weekly reminder to shop our local businesses here in the area.
Legislation proposed to increase affordable housing units
Photo from Flickr user woodleywonderworks. Montgomery County could see the construction of more affordable housing units if two recent legislative proposals are passed. This week, Council Vice President Hans Riemer (D-At Large) introduced Bill 38-17, Housing – Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs) – Requirement to Build. The bill would increase the minimum percentage MPDUs that are required to be built … Read More
County’s Thanksgiving Parade marks 20th anniversary Saturday
The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will mark its 20th anniversary when more than 100 participating units step off in downtown Silver Spring Saturday.
Upcoming Events, Nov. 15-24
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, November 15 Community Meeting Acorn Park Renovation, Eastern Village Cohousing Common House, 7981 Eastern Ave., 7-9 p.m. Community Stories Screening, “The Bridge,” Easter Seals building, 1420 Spring St., Nancy Lawson, author, “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife,” Takoma Horticultural Club, Historic Takoma, Inc., 7328 Carroll Ave., 7:30-9 p.m. Montgomery County NOW Women’s Trivia … Read More
Planet Fitness to Open on Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring
Planet Fitness will open a two-level facility at 1100 Wayne Ave. and is selling preopening memberships to the fitness center now through Nov. 28.