Road closures starting for Purple Line construction
Preparation for the heavy construction needed for the Purple Line has begun and residents in the local area should begin planning for road closures.
Update on Spring Center businesses
Almost all of the businesses in Spring Center in the 8600 block of 16th Street are now closed or relocated in anticipation of Purple Line construction.
Zed’s Owner to Open Restaurant, Music Venue Near Fillmore
The owner of the popular Zed’s Café on Georgia Avenue is planning a new restaurant and music venue on Colesville Road down the block from The Fillmore Silver Spring.
Report: Urban Butcher Owner Planning Second Silver Spring Restaurant
Raynold Mandizabal, the chef-owner of Urban Butcher on Georgia Avenue, plans to open a second restaurant in Central, the new development on the corner of Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue.
Early voting starts for Takoma Park elections
Graphic from Wikimedia Commons. Early voting begins today in the City of Takoma Park elections. Times and location for early voting are: Wednesday, Nov. 1, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, Takoma Park Recreation Center, 7315 New Hampshire Ave., 2-8 p.m. … Read More
Upcoming Events, Nov. 1-9
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, November 1 Bus Rapid Transit U.S 29 South advisory group meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Patriotism vs. Protest?, Denizens Brewing Co., 1115 East-West Highway, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, November 2 Silver Spring Streetscape Standards Update presentation, Planning Board, 8787 Georgia Ave., 12:45 p.m. Friday, November 3 Morazán Sister City Committee Annual Fiesta, Silver Spring … Read More
County’s annual leaf pick up program begins next week
Signs are going up in area neighborhoods now. Photo by Mike Diegel. The county’s annual leaf vacuuming collection program will begin next week in the designated collection district. The district boundaries are the Beltway, I-270, Rockville city limits, Norbeck, Bel Pre and Bonifant roads, the Northwest Branch Park and the lines with the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. … Read More
Silver Spring Zombie Walk Part 2
Here are some additional photos from Saturday’s Zombie Walk. These were taken by Caitlin Buckley, another volunteer who was willing to help.
County releases Halloween safety tips
Various county public safety agencies have compiled a list of tips to help ensure that everyone has a safe Halloween.