Social & Scientific Systems Defends Spelling Title in MCAEL Bee
Social & Scientific Systems took home the Honeycomb trophy for the second year in a row in the fourth Grown-Up Spelling Bee from the Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy.
Upcoming Events April 5-13
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, April 5 4th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans’ Place, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 4th Annual MCAEL Spelling Bee benefit, Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College, 7995 Georgia Ave., 6:30 p.m. Safe Silver Spring meeting with the Montgomery County Police Department’s Third District officials, 1002 Milestone Dr., 7 p.m. “Parenting the Anxious Teen: … Read More
Taylor Gourmet in Silver Spring will open today
Taylor Gourmet is opening today in the location of the former Pacers at 8535 Fenton St. in downtown Silver Spring.
Takoma Park Opens Its First Official Dog Park
Takoma Park’s first official dog park opened to a throng of people and their pets in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Sunday afternoon.
Penguin Mural Returns to Silver Spring Metro Station
County Executive Isiah Leggett and other dignitaries officially welcomed the return of the “Penguin Rush Hour” mural to the Silver Spring Metro Station.
Upcoming Events March 29-April 6
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, March 29 “Age Friendly Montgomery” Commission on Aging Meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans’ Place, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., RSVP “Penguin Rush Hour” unveiling, Silver Spring Metro Station, 9 a.m. Rock Wall Climbing pop-up, Jessup Blair Park, 900 Jessup Blair Dr., 3-5 p.m. Trattoria Da Lina opens, 7000 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, 5 p.m. 2017 … Read More
Selection Committee chosen for Purple Line Art in Transit program
A Selection Committee for the Purple Line Art in Transit program has been formed to pick the winning proposals for the 10 Purple Line stations in Montgomery County.
Telephone scams a daily occurrence, police say
Attempted telephone scams are a daily occurrence, according to the Montgomery County Police Department, and residents should be aware of the common types of these scams.
Bus Rapid Transit to be branded “Flash,” public hearing set
Residents along the Route 29 corridor view BRT plans at a recent open house. Photo by Mike Diegel. The county’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit system will be branded with the name “Flash” following a two-month long contest during which residents could vote on three suggested names, or offer one of their own. The first BRT line is expected to open … Read More