Kaldi’s Social House rooftop getting completely new enclosure
The rooftop of Kaldi’s Social House will have a new look as the structure that enclosed the area is being completely replaced.
New Nonprofit Formed to Help Preserve, Create Urban Farms
Two local residents have formed a new nonprofit organization, the Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming, both to help preserve a Silver Spring institution and to eventually create a network of similar farms.
UPDATED: Bump ’n Grind closes Ellsworth Place kiosk
The Bump ’n Grind coffee and pastry kiosk in Ellsworth Place has closed, according to owner David Fogel.
Millennials Taking a Lead in the Spring Housing Market
Millennials are driving the real estate market, evidenced by the abundance of homes selling in the $400,000-600,000 range. No surprise, as for over 10 years now, D.C.’s population has grown by about a 1,000 a month and Montgomery County added 10,500 residents last year alone. [sponsored]
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Alice Schindler
Operation Paws for Homes (OPH rescue) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of dogs who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. OPH is an all-breed dog rescue, and we take in dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages. These dogs are rescued from overcrowded, high-kill shelters in the southern region of the United States, primarily shelters in South and North Carolina, as well as Virginia. Our goal is to offer a second chance to dogs abandoned in shelters and out of time.
County to Offer Free Training to Treat Opioid Overdoses
The county will offer free training for the administration of naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Silver Spring to Pilot Unicycle Sharing Beginning in mid-April
Silver Spring has been chosen as the pilot site for a unique experiment in transportation.
Legislature Passes Bond Bills Granting Funds to Two Local Nonprofits
The state legislature yesterday passed bond bills that will provide matching grants to help two nonprofits move into new spaces in the Silver Spring Library.
“Rededication” Ceremony Marks Official Reopening of the Quarry House Tavern
About 30 people attended a ribbon-cutting and “rededication” ceremony yesterday to mark the official reopening of a local favorite, the Quarry House Tavern.