Appeals court overturns decision, Purple Line construction can continue
Construction on the Purple Line can continue uninterrupted following a court ruling today by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
New Businesses, Visitor Spending Adds $10 Million to Tax Coffers
Business growth and visitor spending at events in Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District had a tax impact of more than $10 million in fiscal 2016, according to a report commissioned by the Maryland State Arts Council.
Developers Review Project Plans for 8787 Georgia Ave. With Residents
About a dozen people attended a meeting last night to review project plans for the site at 8787 Georgia Ave. (currently occupied by Park and Planning Headquarters) prior to the submission of the Preliminary Plan and Site Plan.
Santa stops in Silver Spring during benefit ride
Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped their Harley-Davidsons in Silver Spring yesterday during the Montgomery County Police Department’s annual Santa Ride to benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH.
Takoma Park pop-up exhibit includes historic walking tour
A pair of Takoma Park artists has created an outdoor pop-up exhibit that includes a self-guided walking tour of several historic sites along Sligo Creek and near Takoma Junction.
Upcoming Events, Dec. 13-21
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, December 13 Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment Advisory Committee meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 4-5:30 p.m. Friends of the Silver Spring Library All-Friends Meeting, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 7 p.m. What Is Going On (in the real estate development world) in Silver Spring?, Silver Spring Civic Building, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14 Silver Spring … Read More
Holiday news: Cheetos popcorn goes national in theaters
In holiday news you didn’t know you needed, Cheetos Popcorn will make its national debut Friday, Dec. 15 at participating Regal Cinemas.
Pawnshop to open in location of former bakery
Famous Pawn Brokers will open a shop at 9443 Georgia Ave. in the space formerly occupied by New Yorker Bakery.
Holidaze from Fenton Street Market draws crowds
The chilly weather didn’t deter the shoppers roaming Ellsworth Drive looking for crafts and other holiday gifts at the Fenton Street Market Holidaze event. Here are some photos of the people and the products (all photos by Mike Diegel).