Report: Taylor Gourmet to Close All Locations
Taylor Gourmet, the fast-casual hoagie chain that started on H Street N.E in D.C., is closing all of its stores, according to a report in Washingtonian magazine.
Organizations Join Celebration of PARK(ing) Day
Seven organizations joined the county’s Department of Transportation’s Division of Parking Management Friday to celebrate PARK(ing) Day in downtown Silver Spring. The day is described as “an annual, global event that encourages the temporary transformation of parking spaces into enjoyable, parklike spots [and] encourages people to rethink the urban landscape, their transportation choices and how infrastructure can be more transit-oriented, … Read More
County Program Provides Trees for Urban Areas to Increase Canopy
During this fall planting season, interested property owners can help to increase the tree canopy in the county’s urban areas with a free tree. Under the Planning Department’s Shades of Green program, qualifying property owners can get a free tree planted, under certain conditions. For example, trees can’t be planted in street rights-of-way (publicly owned lands that typically include streets … Read More
Study: Rezoning, Public Investment Needed to Revitalize Georgia Avenue Corridor
Rezoning and significant public investments offer the best chance for revitalizing the Georgia Avenue corridor in Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills, according to a new market analysis of the area.
Discovery Sells Silver Spring Headquarters Building
Discovery Communications has sold its headquarters building in downtown Silver Spring, according to reports.
Discovery to Lay Off More Than 200 in Silver Spring Office
Discovery Communications will lay off more than 200 workers in its downtown Silver Spring office, according to several reports citing a state workforce adjustment filing.
With New Location, New Leader, CREATE Expanding Its Programs
With a new location and a new executive director in Linda Marson, CREATE Arts Center is expanding its programming and community outreach.
Silver Branch Brewing Company shares updates with Brew Daddies podcast
Silver Branch Brewing Company (formerly Parallel World Brewing Company) shared updates on its progress toward opening with Brew Daddies, a locally-produced podcast about beer and breweries.
Silver Spring Jazz Festival Set for Sept. 8
The 15th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival will be held on Veterans Plaza Saturday, Sept. 8, the county’s Recreation Department has announced.