Silver Spring Firm Brings Solar Power to the Neighborhood
A local firm has implemented a fresh approach to helping residents shift to renewable power despite difficulties posed by entrenched power generation.
Crime Down but Officer Shortage Impacts Downtown Silver Spring: Commander McBain
Police in downtown Silver Spring recently have had success in lowering certain crimes and in traffic control but staffing shortages impact how officers respond to calls, a Montgomery County police commander told a leading local citizens group Monday.
“Monster” Recreation & Aquatic Center to Open in 2023
The Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatics Center is on target to open next year at 1315 Apple Ave., a few blocks north of the Metro station.
Long Branch Community Center to Reopen May 16
The Long Branch Community Recreation Center and Senior Center at 8700 Piney Branch Rd. will reopen on Monday, May 16 with a mix of activities targeted to families and older adults, according to Judy Stiles, spokesperson for the county’s Recreation Department.
AFI to Screen Series of Films from Ukraine
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is presenting Ukraine on Film, a series of 14 recent films from Ukraine that will be screened from May 4 through May 12. The theater at 8633 Colesville Rd. is charging a special $8 per ticket to encourage attendance.