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Progress Place’s New Location to Open This Week in Downtown Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Apr 29, 2025Dec 12, 2016 at 12:34 pm | Montgomery County, MD

County officials and representatives of the county’s nonprofit partners cut the ribbon on a new Progress Place Dec. 10.

Riemer elected council vice president

Mike Diegel | Aug 27, 2020Dec 7, 2016 at 2:01 pm | Montgomery County, MD

Councilmember Hans Riemer (left) shakes hands with newly elected County Council President Roger Berliner. Photo courtesy Montgomery County Council. Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large) of Takoma Park has been elected to a one-year term as vice president of the Montgomery County Council. Vice President Riemer, the council’s lead member for digital government, is beginning his seventh year on the council … Read More

County Releases Request for Proposals for Former Silver Spring Library Site

Mike Diegel | Nov 2, 2024Nov 29, 2016 at 1:54 pm | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Department of General Services has issued a Request for Development Proposals to reuse the old Silver Spring Library site at 8901 and 8907 Colesville Road.

Rally Supporting Diversity, Inclusion Planned in Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Sep 16, 2024Nov 17, 2016 at 9:47 am | Montgomery County, MD

Graphic courtesy of Montgomery County. Montgomery County is sponsoring a Silver Spring rally titled “Stand Up for the Montgomery Way” Nov. 20 to reaffirm “the values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all that have made Montgomery County special,” according to a flyer circulated by the Public Information Office. The rally will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Plaza … Read More

Seeking More Resources the Common Thread at Silver Spring Discussion

Mike Diegel | Feb 20, 2025Nov 10, 2016 at 12:09 pm | Montgomery County, MD

During the Montgomery County Council’s Silver Spring Town Hall, money was the issue hanging over virtually every concern raised by attendees.

Council Members to Hold Town Hall Wednesday in Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Apr 7, 2025Nov 7, 2016 at 12:04 pm | Montgomery County, MD

Local residents will have a chance to quiz county council members during a town hall meeting Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. at Sligo Middle School, 1401 Dennis Ave.

Leaf collections to begin next week

Mike Diegel | Nov 10, 2024Nov 4, 2016 at 10:05 am | Montgomery County, MD

Posters will announce the planned date(s) of leaf collections in individual neighborhoods. Photo by Mike Diegel. Posters have begun appearing in Silver Spring neighborhoods announcing the annual vacuum leaf collection, which will begin Nov. 7. The county plans two rounds of collections, with a third one possible if needed. The leaf vacuum collection district is defined by I-495, I-270, the … Read More

Early Voting in Silver Spring Ends Tomorrow

Mike Diegel | Aug 6, 2024Nov 2, 2016 at 5:40 pm | Montgomery County, MD

Tomorrow is the last day for early voting in the general election at the county’s 10 early voting locations, including the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Local Businesses Now Must Offer Paid Parental Leave

Mike Diegel | Feb 3, 2024Nov 2, 2016 at 2:42 pm | Montgomery County, MD

Employees in Montgomery County are now eligible for paid parental leave under an expansion of the county’s Earned Sick and Safe Leave Law unanimously passed by the County Council yesterday.