Takoma Park Opens Its First Official Dog Park
Takoma Park’s first official dog park opened to a throng of people and their pets in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Sunday afternoon.
Penguin Mural Returns to Silver Spring Metro Station
County Executive Isiah Leggett and other dignitaries officially welcomed the return of the “Penguin Rush Hour” mural to the Silver Spring Metro Station.
Upcoming Events March 29-April 6
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, March 29 “Age Friendly Montgomery” Commission on Aging Meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans’ Place, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., RSVP “Penguin Rush Hour” unveiling, Silver Spring Metro Station, 9 a.m. Rock Wall Climbing pop-up, Jessup Blair Park, 900 Jessup Blair Dr., 3-5 p.m. Trattoria Da Lina opens, 7000 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, 5 p.m. 2017 … Read More
Selection Committee chosen for Purple Line Art in Transit program
A Selection Committee for the Purple Line Art in Transit program has been formed to pick the winning proposals for the 10 Purple Line stations in Montgomery County.
Telephone scams a daily occurrence, police say
Attempted telephone scams are a daily occurrence, according to the Montgomery County Police Department, and residents should be aware of the common types of these scams.
Bus Rapid Transit to be branded “Flash,” public hearing set
Residents along the Route 29 corridor view BRT plans at a recent open house. Photo by Mike Diegel. The county’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit system will be branded with the name “Flash” following a two-month long contest during which residents could vote on three suggested names, or offer one of their own. The first BRT line is expected to open … Read More
Upcoming Events, March 22-30
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, March 22 ACLU Montgomery County meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans’ Place, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 One Montgomery Green Drinks, Lincoln’s Bar-B-Cue, 931 Ellsworth Dr., 5:30-8 p.m. Author Series, The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 3rd Floor, 7-8:30 p.m. Green Is … Read More
Penguin Mural Will Return in March 29 Ceremony
The Silver Spring mural “Penguin Rush Hour” will return and be unveiled during a ceremony on Wednesday, March 29.
Summer camp to teach girls technology, self-empowerment
Two Silver Spring small businesses will team up to offer a weeklong summer camp designed to teach girls technology skills and self-empowerment.