Silver Strings Featured in County Council PHEG Program Video
Downtown Silver Spring restaurant & music venue Silver Strings is featured in a new Montgomery County Council video about the county’s Public Health Emergency Grant Program.
“Re-Imagining the Holidays” Art Installation Lights Up Tonight
While there won’t be a lighting ceremony/party on Ellsworth Drive, this year’s “Re-Imagining the Holidays” art installation will be lit up beginning tonight (Nov. 13) through mid-January. This year’s installation on Fountain Plaza is a collection of colorful plexiglass snowflakes hung inside and out on a framework that’s wrapped in blue garland, topped with a crystal burst. Colorful floodlights and blinking lights will illuminate the structure for shoppers and other visitors to enjoy.
Airbag Thieves Strike in Silver Spring
A week after Takoma Park Police warned residents of airbag thefts along New Hampshire Avenue, we’re now receiving reports of the same thefts happening in Silver Spring.
Silver Spring Company Closes on $17 Million Funding Round
Truebill, a Silver Spring financial services company founded by three brothers who attended Montgomery Blair High School, today announced the company has closed on a $17 million Series 3 round of funding. The funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with existing investors Eldridge Industries, Cota Capital, Firebolt Ventures, and Day One Ventures participating as well. This round brings the total amount the company has raised to $40 million.
Dentists of Silver Spring Opens in Blair Park Shopping Center
Dentists of Silver Spring has opened at 1286 East-West Hwy. in the Blair Park Shopping Center at the intersection of Colesville Road and East-West Highway. The office, owned by Dr. Chessia Thomas, D.D.S, is the first supported dental practice of Pacific Dental Services in Maryland, according to PDS. PDS, which was founded in 1994 and is based in Irvine, Calif. supports more than 800 dental practices in 22 states.
Don’t Own or Don Town?
It looks like the Downtown Silver Spring sign at Georgia Avenue & Colesville Road needs some TLC.
“This Is a Warning. These Flights Are Not Normal Air Traffic for This Area.”
We received multiple reports last night via Twitter of low-flying helicopters in the area, but they were not the recently reported police, news, or Department of Energy air traffic.
UP to Host Virtual Benefit for Warriors at Ease
South Silver Spring yoga and wellness studio UP will host its 4th Annual 108 Sun Salutations event this weekend benefiting local nonprofit Warriors at Ease, streaming the event from their Georgia Avenue location.
Money Muscle BBQ Participating in DMV Black Restaurant Week
Money Muscle BBQ, from the owners of All Set Restaurant & Bar in downtown Silver Spring, is participating in the third annual DMV Black Restaurant Week, which started Sunday, November 8th, and is running through Sunday, November 15th.