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.
Democratic Executive Candidates Address Forum Questions
The six Democratic candidates for Montgomery County executive had a chance to address what is likely to be uppermost in voters’ minds at the June primary: How are you different from the other candidates?
HerbaFi Dispensary Plans May Opening
After experiencing construction delays, HerbaFi will undergo final inspections next week and plans to open in May, according to founder Zeina Frayha and her husband, Terry Saad.
MNCPPC Issues Request for Proposals for Nolte Park Building
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has issued a Request for Proposals for the adaptive reuse of the park activity building at Nolte Local Park.
Upcoming Events, March 21-29
Illustration from FiveStone Church Please check with the event for additional postponements/cancellations Wednesday, March 21 POSTPONED: Speaker Series: Learn About the 11th Street Bridge Park and the Restoration of the Anacostia Watershed, Park and Planning Headquarters, 8787 Georgia Ave., Free, must register for lunch, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Progressive Maryland Happy Hour, Republic, 6939 Carroll Ave., 6-8 p.m. POSTPONED: Silver Spring Blues … Read More
Residence Inn Start Delayed, Gas Station Reopened Temporarily
The gas station at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road that closed recently in preparation for construction of a new Residence Inn has reopened temporarily.
Rethinking Your Kitchen
Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time in our kitchens. I’m going on record to say that this is the most important room in my house. [sponsored]
Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Tim Abrahams
“I started mowing lawns in the downtown Silver Spring area off Dale Drive where I grew up at about age 12. Built the business up during high school and continued while at University of Maryland. After college I got a real job and hated it! So I started doing landscaping full time.”