The Angry Jerk: A Taste of the Caribbean Expanding to Dupont Circle
Downtown Silver Spring’s Caribbean quick-service restaurant, The Angry Jerk, is expanding to Dupont Circle.
Councilmembers Vote to Loosen Parking Requirements Near Public Transit Stations
The Montgomery County Council voted on a bill Tuesday that would eliminate parking requirements for newly constructed residential developments near public transit stations.
Sharing The Spotlight: Fire Pit Brazilian BBQ, Kantutas Featured in WETA’s ‘Signature Dish’
Two local restaurants — Fire Pit Brazilian BBQ and Kantutas — will be highlighted in the upcoming episode of WETA’s ‘Signature Dish’ TV series.
Celebrating Visual Stories: The Return of Docs In Progress’ Community Stories Film Festival [March 15-17]
Local and international filmmakers will take center stage this month at the Community Stories Film Festival hosted by Silver Spring nonprofit Docs In Progress.
End of an Era: MOD Pizza at Ellsworth Place Shuts Down Permanently
MOD Pizza at Ellsworth Place has permanently closed, according to mall officials.
Winter 2027 Set as New Target for Purple Line Debut, Confirm Transportation Officials
Maryland transportation officials announced plans to seek approval for up to $425 million in payments related to delays in the Purple Line project, pushing back the light rail line’s opening to winter 2027.
Cooking Up Change: Shepherd’s Table Launching New Culinary Skills Program
Downtown Silver Spring-based nonprofit Shepherd’s Table is introducing a new Culinary Skills Training pilot program, in response to feedback from many clients seeking job training opportunities.
Teenage Girl Dies in Metro Train Surfing Incident near Silver Spring Station
A teenage girl was tragically killed on Friday morning in what appears to be a “train surfing incident” near the Silver Spring station, according to Metro officials.
Key Developments: United Therapeutics’ Downtown Expansion Triggers DOT Virtual Hearing
The county’s Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual hearing for March 14 to discuss the potential future of the Spring-Cameron Garage in downtown Silver Spring.