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.
Recreation and Aquatic Center Planned for Silver Spring
A 120,000-square-foot regional recreation and aquatic center highlights a revised plan for a new complex in downtown Silver Spring.
Rumored replacement for ShopHouse?
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen will close tomorrow and there is a rumored replacement for the fast-casual restaurant.
Upcoming Events March 15-23
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, March 15 Virtual Town Hall with County Executive Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Education Programs and Budget Forum, Catherine F. Scott Building, Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus, 7600 Takoma Ave., Takoma Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Community Sing, Levine Music, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 2nd Floor, $5, 7-9 p.m. POSTPONED: 2017 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space … Read More
County extends public outreach on Bus Rapid Transit system
Staff members from the county’s Department of Transportation explained the plans for a Bus Rapid Transit system during an open house last night. Photo by Mike Diegel. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation last night held the second in a series of three open houses on the work that’s been done so far to study a bus rapid transit system along … Read More
Storm information available via county portal
Photo from Wikimedia Commons. The county government maintains a winter storm information portal where residents can find a variety of information relevant to the storm expected to hit the area tonight. About 200 employees and 175 pieces of equipment are available for snow removal. In addition, the county can call on nearly 200 contractors and their equipment if necessary. Snow … Read More
ShopHouse Restaurants to Close Next Week
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. announced it will close all 15 locations of ShopHouse Asian Kitchen, the Asian-themed fast casual restaurant chain, next week.
Fenton Street Market to host pop-up African marketplace during AFI festival
Fenton Street Market will host a pop-up African marketplace tomorrow at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in conjunction with AFI’s New African Film Festival, which opened yesterday.