Mixed-Use Development Close to Being Finished
Central, the mixed-use apartment development under construction at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street (8455 Fenton Street), is close to being finished.
Activist group’s posters spreading message of inclusion
A new local activist group is distributing “posters for inclusivity” to local businesses to share the message that hate is not welcome in this community—all people are.
Consumer office investigating two scams
Image by Alachua County on Flickr. The county’s Office of Consumer Protection is investigating two scams recently reported to the office, according to Director Eric Friedman. The more serious of the two is a variation of a water quality scam that’s been seen in the past, while the other is a Pepco billing scam. “The door-to-door water purification scam is … Read More
Thunderbolts Open 2017 Season Friday
The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts open their 2017 home season this Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at Montgomery Blair High School against the Bethesda Big Train. The contest is the first of 20 home games for the Tbolts, who play in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League.
New Show on the Arts Debuts on Television, Web
Montgomery Arts Infusion is now live. Photo from Pexels. The stations that make up Montgomery County PEG (public/education/government) network have debuted Montgomery Arts Infusion, a monthly 15-minute show featuring the arts and entertainment in the county and the people behind the scenes, according to a press release. The PEG network that includes County Cable Montgomery (CCM—County Government); MCM (Montgomery Community … Read More
iPad basics course to be offered at Long Branch Library
Interested older adults can take a 10-week course in basics for the iPad at Long Branch Library beginning June 6.
Pedestrian bridge installation planned over Piney Branch Road
A portion of Piney Branch Road will be closed this weekend for roadwork. Graphic from Wikimedia Commons.
Silver Spring’s newest restaurant officially opens next week
Silver Spring’s newest restaurant, Lina’s Diner and Bar, will officially open Tuesday, May 30.
Purple Line partners say work continues despite court setback
Despite a setback in a federal district court, the Purple Line Transit Partners held an open house at Montgomery Blair High School last night to introduce the partnership to the public.