School Board to Consider Recommendation for Northwood Expansion
The Montgomery County School Board has approved a recommendation to proceed (PDF) with a two-year expansion project at Northwood High School on University Boulevard West.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery Seek Help to Identify Suspect
Montgomery County police are investigating an armed robbery at the T.J. Maxx in Ellsworth Place and is seeking help to identify the suspect, according to a press release.
Northwood Students’ Suicide Prevention PSAs to Air in Local Theaters
Two suicide prevention public service announcements produced by three Northwood High School students were selected to air in local theaters beginning this month. The top two PSAs were “Get Help,” submitted by Sophie Geiger and “See How You Can Help,” submitted by Rowan Arnold and Jay Hutchins, according to a release from the county’s Department of Health and Human Services. … Read More
CREATE Arts to Hold First Fundraising Gala This Spring
CREATE Arts Center, the Silver Spring-based provider of arts education and therapy services, will hold its first-ever fundraising gala this spring, according to Linda Marson Cox, the group’s executive director.
Third Brewery’s Grand Opening Set for Sunday, March 3
Silver Spring’s third downtown brewery will hold its grand opening at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3, according to cofounders Brett Robison and Christian Layke.
Montgomery Parks Surveying Residents About Future Dog Parks
Montgomery Parks is surveying residents within all five Regional Service Centers to help determine possible options for future dog parks. The surveys are part of a Dog Parks Site Suitability Study currently underway and ask residents of each area to choose from a set of locations determined by parks staff. Each study area was defined as within a half-mile radius … Read More
CuriosityStream Lands Funding to Finance Additional Growth
CuriosityStream, the Silver Spring-based streaming documentary service, has landed a $140 million round of private funding, according to a press release.
Matchbox Opens Hiring Center for Silver Spring Restaurant
Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro has opened a hiring center for its new outlet on Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring.
Resource Fair Set Tomorrow for Those Affected by Shutdown
Furloughed government workers, contractors and others affected by the government shutdown can learn about assistance available to them during a resource fair tomorrow (Jan. 26).