Discovery to Lay Off More Than 200 in Silver Spring Office
Discovery Communications will lay off more than 200 workers in its downtown Silver Spring office, according to several reports citing a state workforce adjustment filing.
More Than 30 Local Restaurants to Participate in Restaurant Week
More than 30 restaurants in Silver Spring and Takoma Park will participate in the 4th Annual Silver Spring-Takoma Park Restaurant Week.
With New Location, New Leader, CREATE Expanding Its Programs
With a new location and a new executive director in Linda Marson, CREATE Arts Center is expanding its programming and community outreach.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 29-Sept. 6
Illustration from FiveStone Church Friday, Aug. 31 Silver Spring Post Office Grand Re-Opening, 900 Wayne Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 Greyhound Welfare Meet and Greet, Big Bad Woof, 6960 Maple St. N.W. 9-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3 Labor Day Holiday Tuesday Sept. 4 Silver Spring-Takoma Park Restaurant Week begins, various locations through Sept. 9 Thursday, Sept. 6 Citizen … Read More
Local Author Tells Story of African-Americans and John Brown’s Raid
A Woodside Forest resident has told a little-known story of five African-American men who fought alongside John Brown in the raid on Harpers Ferry.
Catylator Closing Downtown Workshop
After 3 years in business, Catylator is closing its Downtown Silver Spring Workshop this Friday, August 24, according to an email obtained by the Source.
Upcoming Events, Aug. 22-29
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Aug. 22 “A Wrinkle in Time” screening, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., 4 p.m. Succulent Terrarium Workshop, Catylator Makerspace, 8121 Georgia Ave., Suite LL1, $35 plus service fee, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 “Traditional Animal Stories of South Sudan,” book discussion with author Repent Ritti Jada, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., 6:30 p.m. … Read More
Silver Branch Brewing Company shares updates with Brew Daddies podcast
Silver Branch Brewing Company (formerly Parallel World Brewing Company) shared updates on its progress toward opening with Brew Daddies, a locally-produced podcast about beer and breweries.
Photo of Silver Spring Landmark Chosen in International Competition
A smartphone photo of a Silver Spring landmark is one of 34 selected for exhibition in the 4th International Phone-ography Competition.