Fire Damages Parkside Terrace Apartments, One Hurt
A two-alarm fire at the Parkside Terrace Apartments last night displaced about two dozen people and damaged 12 units, according to fire department officials.
New entity applies for liquor license at 8407 Ramsey
An entity calling itself “Tacos, Tortas & Tequila” has applied for the transfer of a Class B liquor license at 8407 Ramsey Ave., the site of the former 8407 Kitchen Bar.
Two Silver Spring Restaurants Participating in Metropolitan Restaurant Week
Two local restaurants are participating in Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, which will run from Jan. 22-28.
Police Station to Be Converted to Commercial Arts Space, Housing Added
The former District 3 police station at 801 Sligo Ave. will be converted into arts-related commercial space as part of the planned Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus scheduled to break ground this summer.
Denizens to begin four days of benefit fundraising
Tomorrow is the start of four days of fundraising by Denizens Brewing Co. to benefit five organizations supporting immigrants, women’s health and civil liberties, among other issues.
NaiNai’s temporarily closed to implement changes
NaiNai’s Noodle and Dumpling Bar on East-West Highway is temporarily closed to implement some equipment and menu changes.
Upcoming Events, Jan. 17-25
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, January 17 Artspace information session for artists on Sligo police station conversion, Silver Spring Civic Building, 7 p.m. RSVP requested Thursday, January 18 Virtual Town Hall with County Executive Isiah Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee meeting, Silver Spring Fire Station, 3rd Floor, 8110 Georgia Ave., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Long Branch Salsa Music … Read More
Purple Line work to affect traffic on Wayne Avenue next week
Purple Line work will cause lane closures next week on Wayne Avenue at Manchester Station near Plymouth Street.
Libraries, Gandhi Brigade offer free video classes
Free classes in video production for high school students will start next week, part of a collaboration between Gandhi Brigade Youth Media and Montgomery County Public Libraries.