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Lao Tizer Band to headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival

Mike Diegel | Sep 26, 2024Jul 27, 2017 at 12:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

The Lao Tizer Band will headline the 14th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival Sept. 9 on Veterans Plaza.

Growing theater organization expanding community outreach

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2020Jul 5, 2017 at 4:09 pm | Silver Spring, MD

A Silver Spring-based theater organization that believes “anyone can do theater” has expanded into new spaces and is looking to increase its outreach to the community

County departments unveil “I Take It Personally” campaign

Mike Diegel | Feb 9, 2025Jun 30, 2017 at 2:36 pm | Montgomery County, MD

The program includes ads on busses. Montgomery County photo via Flickr. The Montgomery County Police Department and Department of Liquor Control, in partnership with Dryver and Lyft, this week unveiled the “I Take It Personally” campaign. The campaign is an effort to combat drunk driving and encourage residents not to over-consumer alcohol. It also targets establishments serving alcohol to remind … Read More

All Set, Lincoln’s BBQ Participate in DC BBQ Week

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 25, 2025Jun 22, 2017 at 11:18 am | Silver Spring, MD

Downtown Silver Spring restaurants All Set Restaurant & Bar and Lincoln’s BBQ are participating in the DC BBQ & Grilling Week, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.

Council to Hold Hearing on Proposed Silver Spring Recreation Center

Mike Diegel | Nov 10, 2024Jun 15, 2017 at 11:07 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County Council will hold a hearing next week on Expedited Bill 18-17 that would authorize the planning, design and construction of the South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center in downtown Silver Spring.

Activist group’s posters spreading message of inclusion

Mike Diegel | Mar 11, 2025Jun 9, 2017 at 11:03 am | Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

A new local activist group is distributing “posters for inclusivity” to local businesses to share the message that hate is not welcome in this community—all people are.

Alliance Advocates for, Supports, Educates County Renters

Mike Diegel | Dec 2, 2024Jun 8, 2017 at 10:23 am | Montgomery County, MD

If you’re a renter in Montgomery County, you have an advocacy, education and support group on your side.

Petition launched to save Silver Spring-Twinbrook bus route

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2020Jun 2, 2017 at 11:13 am | Montgomery County, MD

A petition drive has been launched to save the J5 Metrobus route that runs from Silver Spring to Twinbrook.

Purple Line partners say work continues despite court setback

Mike Diegel | Oct 9, 2024May 25, 2017 at 12:27 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Despite a setback in a federal district court, the Purple Line Transit Partners held an open house at Montgomery Blair High School last night to introduce the partnership to the public.

Council to approve budget with BRT, Ride On funding

Mike Diegel | Apr 7, 2025May 22, 2017 at 11:23 am | Montgomery County, MD

The new budget will include additional transportation funding. Graphic from the BRT website. The County Council is expected to formally approve the county’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget this Thursday. The budget includes $31.5 million for Fiscal Years 2018-2020 for the study, design and right-of-way purchases for the planned Bus Rapid Transit. Six million dollars of that amount is intended for … Read More

Upcoming Events May 17-25

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2020May 17, 2017 at 9:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, May 17 Live Online Discussion with County Executive Ike Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee meeting, 8110 Georgia Ave., 3rd Floor, 3:30 p.m. Public Forum, Montgomery Parks Capital Improvements Program, Montgomery Regional Office, 8787 Georgia Ave., 6-9 p.m. “Building the Wall” opening night, Forum Theater, Silver Spring Black Box Theater, 8641 Colesville … Read More

Upcoming Events April 19-26

Mike Diegel | Aug 30, 2023Apr 19, 2017 at 11:20 am | Silver Spring, MD

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, April 19 POSTPONED to May 17: Live Online Discussion with County Executive Ike Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Pre-submission community meeting, proposed Elizabeth Square development, 8601 Georgia Av., 7-8 p.m. County Council Town Hall meeting, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Reception 7:30 p.m., Town Hall 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 “A Day in the … Read More