Riemer Appointed to FCC Advisory Commission
Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At-Large) of Takoma Park has been appointed to the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee of the Federal Communications Commission by Chairman Tom Wheeler.
Candidates Focus on Experience, Priorities During District 20 Forum
With little to differentiate each other in terms of policy, candidates for state delegate focused on their priorities, background and experience to try to stand out before a standing-room-only crowd attending a forum Thursday night at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
Silver Spring Timebank to sponsor skills share event
The Silver Spring Timebank is sponsoring a skills share event Jan. 8 from 2-5 p.m. in the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veteran’s Plaza.
Updated: Upcoming Events Jan. 4-11
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, Jan. 5 Jump Start Family Fun Night, El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave., 5:45 and 6:45 p.m. Human Element exhibition opening reception, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, 6:30-8 p.m. District 20 Delegate Candidate Forum, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veteran’s Plaza, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Concert by cellist and singer Simona Colonna, John Kendall … Read More
Candidates for District 20 delegate to appear at forums this week
District 20 residents will have two chances this week to hear from the six announced candidates for the open delegate position created when Del. Will Smith was chosen to replace state Sen. Jamie Raskin following his election to Congress.
Source of the Spring to dry up over holidays
The Source of the Spring will not publish from Dec. 24-Jan. 2, when we’ll be back.
Hen quarter opens on Ellsworth Drive
Hen Quarter, a Southern-themed restaurant and bourbon bar, has opened on Ellsworth Drive in the space formerly occupied by Austin Grill.
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Upcoming Events Dec. 21-28
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Dec. 21 Winter Break Drop-In Toddler and Baby Fun, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 5th Floor Program Room, 10:30-noon. Holiday Sing, Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., 1-3 p.m. Washington Revels–Carpe Diem Community Sing, 631 Dale Dr., 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 Wine Tasting with Artisans & Vines, TPSS COOP, 201 Ethan Allen … Read More