Budget request includes Silver Spring recreation, aquatic center

The county is planning to build a recreation and aquatic center in downtown Silver Spring. Photo of the Olney Swim Center from Wikimedia Commons. Several Silver Spring projects are included in the FY2018 capital budget and amendments to the six-year FY2017-2022 Capital Improvements Program released this week by County Executive Isiah Leggett. Highlighting the budget release is $55.3 million to … Read More

Upcoming Events Jan. 11-19

Upcoming Events

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Jan. 11 The ABCs of Staying Safe Online and on the Telephone, Fenton Room, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veteran’s Plaza, 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Silver Spring Transportation Management District Advisory Committee meeting, Discovery Communications, 1 Discovery Place, 8 a.m., RSVP required “Post Memory: Photographs of a Certain Place and Time” Opening Reception, Betty … Read More

Upcoming Events Nov. 9-17

Upcoming Events

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Nov. 9 County Council Town Hall Meeting for Silver Spring, Sligo Middle School, 1401 Dennis Ave., Reception 7:30, Meeting 8-9 p.m. Docs In Progress Seventh Annual Community Stories Festival, AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd., opening night 6:30 p.m., various locations and times for the rest of the festival, which runs through … Read More

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Illustration from FiveStone Church Here is a roundup of some of the upcoming meetings and events in the area. Nov. 4 Food Truck Friday, Takoma Park, three trucks in various locations, 5-8 p.m. Montgomery Sister Cities Fiesta, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Open House, Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Ave., 10 a.m.-3 … Read More