“I think that it is important for kids to volunteer because it is good to show them it’s simple to help someone less fortunate than you, but to them it means the world. Not only do they get joy from your kind act, but you do too! The joy of giving is wonderful, and it leaves you with a sense that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. If you learn this at a young age it becomes something that sticks with you for life.”
A two-alarm fire at the Parkside Terrace Apartments last night displaced about two dozen people and damaged 12 units, according to fire department officials.
An entity calling itself “Tacos, Tortas & Tequila” has applied for the transfer of a Class B liquor license at 8407 Ramsey Ave., the site of the former 8407 Kitchen Bar.
Two local restaurants are participating in Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, which will run from Jan. 22-28.
The former District 3 police station at 801 Sligo Ave. will be converted into arts-related commercial space as part of the planned Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus scheduled to break ground this summer.
NaiNai’s Noodle and Dumpling Bar on East-West Highway is temporarily closed to implement some equipment and menu changes.
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, January 17 Artspace information session for artists on Sligo police station conversion, Silver Spring Civic Building, 7 p.m. RSVP requested Thursday, January 18 Virtual Town Hall with County Executive Isiah Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee meeting, Silver Spring Fire Station, 3rd Floor, 8110 Georgia Ave., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Long Branch Salsa Music … Read More
Purple Line work will cause lane closures next week on Wayne Avenue at Manchester Station near Plymouth Street.
Free classes in video production for high school students will start next week, part of a collaboration between Gandhi Brigade Youth Media and Montgomery County Public Libraries.