Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Rachel Cobbs
We caught up with Rachel Cobbs to find out more about how she finds ways to help homebound elderly neighbors.
Mandarin Restaurant Reopened Over the Weekend
Mandarin Restaurant at 8411 Georgia Ave. reopened over the holiday weekend about 15 months after a rooftop fire caused the closure.
Memorial Day Schedule for Public Facilities Announced
Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. Photo from Wikimedia Commons Memorial Day schedules for Montgomery County and other public facilities have been announced. All county offices and libraries, along with state offices and courts, Montgomery County schools and administrative offices, will be closed in recognition of the holiday, which honors those who died while serving in the armed forces. The county’s … Read More
County Council At-Large Candidate: Hans Riemer
Photo of the candidate courtesy Hans Riemer Why are you running for County Council? I am running for re-election to advance our progressive, Montgomery community values: To reduce Montgomery County public schools’ class size, to strengthen pre-k and afterschool programs for low-income children To move towards a smart growth future, protecting our environment while helping to ensure our county is … Read More
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Plans Grand Opening This Weekend
Silver Spring’s second medical marijuana dispensary, HerbaFi, will celebrate its grand opening this weekend, May 19 and 20, according to Terry Saad, director of operations.
Noodles & Company in Ellsworth Place Has Closed
Noodles & Company in Ellsworth Place has closed its doors, according to a notice posted on the restaurant’s door.
Legion Post #41 Expanding Weekend Live Music Performances
Over the past few months, the Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post #41 on Sligo Avenue has quietly expanded its weekend offerings of free live music performances, with the help of a group of local musicians.
Cart Offering Free Games, Art Projects Debuts on Veterans Plaza
A cart featuring board games and arts and craft projects debuted this weekend on Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring.
Target announces plans to open small-format store in Shepherd Park
Target has announced plans to build a small-format store at the corner of Georgia and Eastern avenues in Shepherd Park, on the border with Silver Spring.