Pedestrian bridge installation planned over Piney Branch Road
A portion of Piney Branch Road will be closed this weekend for roadwork. Graphic from Wikimedia Commons.
Maryland Suspends Purple Line ‘Key Elements’
Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn today suspended ‘Key Elements’ of the Purple Line Project, citing the May 30 ruling from Federal District Court Judge Richard Leon as “recent court litigation that has caused extensive and expensive delays.”
Upcoming Events May 31-June 6
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, June 1 Safe Silver Spring Community Meeting with 3rd District police, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., 7-9 p.m. Silver Spring Timebank Screenprinting social, Catylator Makerspace, 8121 Georgia Ave., Suite LL1, $5 per shirt, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Takoma Langley Crossroads Clean-Up Day, 6900 New Hampshire Ave., 8:30-10 a.m. Joel Friedman Lecture … Read More
Long-Time Thayer Avenue Market to Close Next Month
A long-time fixture on Thayer Avenue in Fenton Village will close next month.
Regulation for short-term rentals recommended by Planning Department
The County Council will consider recommendations for regulating short-term rentals. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. Owners who rent out their homes on a short-term basis through services such as Airbnb, HomeAway and similar companies would face regulation under terms of a recommendation for a zoning text amendment from the Montgomery County Planning Department. The County Council introduced ZTA 16-03 in February … Read More
Volunteers Needed to Assist Sexual Assault, Other Victims
The county’s Department of Health and Human Services is looking for volunteers to help sexual assault, rape and domestic violence victims and their families through the department’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program.
Silver Spring’s newest restaurant officially opens next week
Silver Spring’s newest restaurant, Lina’s Diner and Bar, will officially open Tuesday, May 30.
Memorial Day schedules announced
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. Memorial Day schedules for the county and several local businesses have been announced. All county offices and libraries, along with 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 Recreation Department’s administrative offices, senior … Read More
Purple Line partners say work continues despite court setback
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.
Silver Spring Library will have extended summer hours
The Silver Spring Library will be open for extended summer hours beginning this weekend.
Upcoming Events May 24-June 1
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, May 24 Progressive Maryland District 5 Happy Hour, Nando’s Peri-Peri, 924 Ellsworth Dr., 6-10 p.m. “Meet the Concessionaire,” Purple Line Transit Partners, Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd. East, 6:30-8:30 p.m. U.S. BRT 29 Central Corridor Advisory Committee Meeting, Silver Spring Methodist Church, Parlor Room, 33 University Blvd. E., 6:30 p.m. Katherine Heiny, author of … Read More