Georgetown Branch trail to close for 4-5 years for Purple Line
The Purple Line Transit Partners announced that the Georgetown Branch Interim Trail would be closed for four to five years beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Armed Robbery of CVS
The Montgomery County Police Department release surveillance photos of two suspects in an armed robbery and is asking the public’s help to identify them.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, August 30 Immunization clinic for Tdap and or MCV, Silver Spring Health Center, 8630 Fenton St., 10th Floor, Free, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, August 31 Family Moving Field Guide Through Takoma Park, Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave. 6-8 p.m. “Open Space: A Prayer Service for Justice and Peace,” Silver Spring United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia … Read More
County agencies, other organizations team up to collect school supplies
Photo from theodysseyonline.com. A number of government agencies, businesses and community organizations have joined together to collect school supplies for county school children and are accepting donations this week. The organizations are looking for contributions of backpacks along with wide-ruled paper; pens; pencils; sharpeners; glue sticks; colored pencils; folders; rulers; highlighters; three-ring binders; index cards; pencil pouches; erasers; plain colored plastic … Read More
County to offer physical parking permits to residents
Changes coming to residential parking permit system. Photo by Mike Diegel. County residents whose neighborhoods opted into the permit parking system will once again be able to get physical parking permits for registered vehicles. The permit program, which is more than 40 years old, was created to reduce the effects on neighborhood streets from some public facilities, land uses and … Read More
Purple Line groundbreaking, signing ceremony held
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and four elected officials officially broke ground today to begin construction of the long-planned Purple Line.
Artist Spaces Coming to Former Police Headquarters
While there have been delays, new artist spaces and housing will be coming to 801 Sligo Ave. on the property where the former 3rd District Police Headquarters was located.
Fashion show to highlight back-to-school events at Ellsworth Place
DC Fashion Week, a non-profit partnership of independent fashion designers, producers and models from throughout the Washington metropolitan area, has teamed with Ellsworth Place, which is sponsoring a variety of back-to-school events from 11 a.m-7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the mall.
Purple Line Groundbreaking, Signing Ceremony Set for Monday
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will participate in a groundbreaking and signing ceremony for the Purple Line Monday, according to reports.