County library system holds first comic convention
A steady stream of children, teens and adults visited the Silver Spring Library last Saturday afternoon as the county’s library system hosted its first comic convention, MoComCon.
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
UPDATED: Comic Convention to be held in Silver Spring Library
A host of characters are expected to take over the Silver Spring Library Jan. 21 when the county’s library system hosts its first comic convention, MoComCon.
Progress Place’s New Location to Open This Week in Downtown Silver Spring
County officials and representatives of the county’s nonprofit partners cut the ribbon on a new Progress Place Dec. 10.
Residents meet with artists for Purple Line Art-in-Transit project
About 50 area residents came last night for a presentation and conversation about the Purple Line’s Art-in-Transit project held at Montgomery Blair High School by the Maryland Transit Administration.
Healthcare Services Provider Expands Silver Spring Facilities
CCI Health & Wellness Services cut the ribbon on its expanded offices in Silver Spring Nov. 29, allowing it to add dental facilities for all and reproductive health for young people to its health care offerings for patients.
County Releases Request for Proposals for Former Silver Spring Library Site
The county’s Department of General Services has issued a Request for Development Proposals to reuse the old Silver Spring Library site at 8901 and 8907 Colesville Road.
Mattress Store Coming to Downtown Silver Spring
A building permit has been issued to Mattress Firm to remodel the space on the corner of Colesville Road and Fenton Street formerly occupied by American Apparel.
Dave & Buster’s to Bring About 250 Jobs to Silver Spring
Dave & Buster’s will open its 40,000-square-foot entertainment and amusement venue on Nov. 21, bringing about 250 jobs to the area, according to Andy Smith, general manager of the Ellsworth Place location in downtown Silver Spring.