During this fall planting season, interested property owners can help to increase the tree canopy in the county’s urban areas with a free tree. Under the Planning Department’s Shades of Green program, qualifying property owners can get a free tree planted, under certain conditions. For example, trees can’t be planted in street rights-of-way (publicly owned lands that typically include streets … Read More
Rezoning and significant public investments offer the best chance for revitalizing the Georgia Avenue corridor in Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills, according to a new market analysis of the area.
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Sept. 12 Summer Drum Circle, Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave., donations requested, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 Silver Spring Transportation Management District meeting, Discovery Building, 8 a.m. RSVP Virtual Town Hall with County Executive Ike Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Revels After-School Workshop (Grades 4-6), 531 Dale Dr., 4:30-6 p.m. Metropolis Art Exhibition Opening Reception, Takoma Park Community … Read More
County Executive Isiah Leggett joined leaders of the Mount Jezreel Baptist Church and others Saturday to cut the ribbon on a new affordable housing project for residents 62 and older. The Sanctuary is a $20 million, three-story apartment building located at 426 University Blvd. E, behind the existing church and Mount Jezreel Christian School in Silver Spring. Officials and housing … Read More
The U.S. Chess Center is moving to new headquarters at 8560 Second Ave. in Silver Spring and is celebrating its grand opening with three free events tomorrow (Sept. 8).
Discovery Communications has sold its headquarters building in downtown Silver Spring, according to reports.
Many people I meet are thinking about downsizing from their large, beautiful homes surrounded by tall trees and green grass to a condo. [sponsored]
A Pepco contractor is scheduled to start work that will cause the closure of Fenton Street from New York Avenue to Takoma Avenue beginning Thursday, Sept. 6 at 9:30 a.m., according to an email circulated by Dr. Brad Stewart, Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus vice president and provost.
Andrea Blackford visited the Talbot Avenue Bridge for the first time in early August. The Silver Spring civil rights landmark made an immediate impression.