Hundreds rally in Silver Spring against “lawless” president
Hundreds of people gathered inside and outside the Silver Spring Civic Building last night for a rally titled “How the People & Congress Can Stop a Lawless President.”
County Council seeks applicants for Planning Board
Photo of the Planning Board’s headquarters on Georgia Avenue from the Park and Planning website. The County Council has announced it is looking for applicants to replace outgoing Planning Board member Marye Wells-Harley, who is wrapping up her second term and thus not eligible for reappointment. Wells-Harley’s term ends June 14. Applications to fill the position are due no later … Read More
Best of Fenton Village Awards Presented Last Night
The winners of the fifth annual Best of Fenton Village were recognized last night in a ceremony hosted by The Nora School.
Local ACLU chapter draws large crowd
The Montgomery County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union attracted a large crowd for its meeting last night in the Silver Spring Civic Building. Here, member Darian Unger was apologizing for the delay in fielding volunteer requests due to the volume received. Photo submitted by Jonathan Bernstein.
Upcoming Events Feb. 22-March 2
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Feb. 22 Montgomery County Chapter, ACLU meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Rock Climbing Wall pop up, Acorn Urban Park, 8060 Newell St., 3-5 p.m. Takoma Junction Community Consultation, 7201 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, 7-9 p.m. “Place Not Race” by Sheryll Cashin, author event, Silver Spring Library, 3rd … Read More
Adega Wine Cellars closed
Adega Wine Cellars and Café in downtown Silver Spring has closed “indefinitely,” according to a sign posted on the door Feb. 19.
Local entrepreneurs start community wellness fund
A group of local entrepreneurs has started a community wellness fund inspired by a resident undergoing cancer treatment.
Residents Hope for Shops, Restaurants Under New Apartments
A new apartment building on the corner of Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue is scheduled to open in the summer with ground-level retail spaces facing Fenton, and East Silver Spring residents are dreaming about what they’d like to see in those spaces.
Source of the Spring to host first tweetup March 7
Cofounders Mike Diegel and Mike Mowery will host the first Source of the Spring tweetup to support local journalism Tuesday, March 7 from 6-9 p.m at Not Your Average Joe’s in Silver Spring.
Upcoming Events Feb. 15-21
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Feb. 15 Meredith Sheperd of Love and Carrots, “Edible Landscaping in Small Spaces,” 7328 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 Author Iris Krasnow, “Finding Purpose and Passion at Every Stage and Age,” Easter Seals Regional Headquarters, 1420 Spring St., 2 p.m. RSVP required X-Treme Biking Pump Track Pop-up, Argyle Local Park, 1030 … Read More
What’s Your Valentine’s Day Go-To Restaurant?
We have so many good, local restaurants in Silver Spring and Takoma Park that it’s sometimes hard to choose which one to go to on any given night.
New Apartment Building at the Blairs Officially Opens
Officials with The Tower Companies marked the opening of new apartment building that’s part of the redevelopment of the Blairs with a Feb. 11 ribbon cutting and unveiling of an art installation.