Graphic courtesy Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. County Executive Isaiah Leggett has issued his call for nominations for 2017 County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. The is the 16th year for the awards, considered to be the most prestigious honors the county confers on “individual artists, scholars, organizations and cultural patrons.” The awards will … Read More
If you’re a renter in Montgomery County, you have an advocacy, education and support group on your side.
Image by Alachua County on Flickr. The county’s Office of Consumer Protection is investigating two scams recently reported to the office, according to Director Eric Friedman. The more serious of the two is a variation of a water quality scam that’s been seen in the past, while the other is a Pepco billing scam. “The door-to-door water purification scam is … Read More
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, June 7 Kickoff of Live Music at the Blairs, weekly series, Sonny’s Green, 1290 East-West Highway, 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 9 Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts season opener, Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd. East, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10 Public Forum on Changes to CUPF Reservation Process, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans’ Place, 9-10:30 … Read More
The Chick-fil-A restaurant at 825 Ellsworth Dr. in downtown Silver Spring is closed this week for remodeling.
The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts open their 2017 home season this Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at Montgomery Blair High School against the Bethesda Big Train. The contest is the first of 20 home games for the Tbolts, who play in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League.
Montgomery Arts Infusion is now live. Photo from Pexels. The stations that make up Montgomery County PEG (public/education/government) network have debuted Montgomery Arts Infusion, a monthly 15-minute show featuring the arts and entertainment in the county and the people behind the scenes, according to a press release. The PEG network that includes County Cable Montgomery (CCM—County Government); MCM (Montgomery Community … Read More
Interested older adults can take a 10-week course in basics for the iPad at Long Branch Library beginning June 6.
A petition drive has been launched to save the J5 Metrobus route that runs from Silver Spring to Twinbrook.