County Releases Request for Proposals for Former Silver Spring Library Site
The county’s Department of General Services has issued a Request for Development Proposals to reuse the old Silver Spring Library site at 8901 and 8907 Colesville Road.
Be careful out there, folks
The roads are slick, as evidenced by this photo sent in by reader Dave Giacomin. This happened on Dale Drive near the intersection with Ellsworth Drive. More rain is expected today and continuing into tomorrow.
Mattress Store Coming to Downtown Silver Spring
A building permit has been issued to Mattress Firm to remodel the space on the corner of Colesville Road and Fenton Street formerly occupied by American Apparel.
Local Restaurant Gets a Facelift
Lotus Cafe, at 8077 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring, has a fresh new look with a red color scheme following a painting job.
Upcoming Events Nov. 23-Dec. 1
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, Nov. 24 Thanksgiving, County Holiday Schedule Red Cross Blood Drive, 2020 East-West Highway, 7 a.m.-noon. Woodside Waddle Fun Run/Walk, First Avenue & Spring Street, 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Post-Thanksgiving Zumba with Tommy, ChezaDance Fitness Studio, 8455 Colesville Rd., #201, Free, 10 a.m. Food Truck Friday, various locations, Takoma Park, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. … Read More
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Here is a gallery of photos taken by Mike Diegel during Saturday’s Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring. Enjoy.
Hundreds Attend Silver Spring Rally for Diversity and Inclusion
Hundreds of people filled Veteran’s Plaza in downtown Silver Spring yesterday to cheer as one speaker after another decried bigotry, racism, discrimination and hatred at a rally to “Stand Up for the Montgomery Way.”
Dave & Buster’s to Bring About 250 Jobs to Silver Spring
Dave & Buster’s will open its 40,000-square-foot entertainment and amusement venue on Nov. 21, bringing about 250 jobs to the area, according to Andy Smith, general manager of the Ellsworth Place location in downtown Silver Spring.
Rally Supporting Diversity, Inclusion Planned in Silver Spring
Graphic courtesy of Montgomery County. Montgomery County is sponsoring a Silver Spring rally titled “Stand Up for the Montgomery Way” Nov. 20 to reaffirm “the values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all that have made Montgomery County special,” according to a flyer circulated by the Public Information Office. The rally will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Plaza … Read More