New Restaurant/Bar to Feature Afro-Caribbean Cuisine
A native of Liberia plans to open a restaurant/bar featuring Afro-Caribbean cuisine at 8402 Georgia Ave., the former location of Lina’s Diner and Bar, which closed in November.
Up on the Roof: Why You Need a Home Inspection
I’ve been working with the nicest couple that is buying their first home. The home has some unique features, such a great room with lots of windows and a spiral staircase that goes to the second floor. [sponsored]
Councilmember Hucker Organizing Potluck Dinner for Furloughed Workers
Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5) is organizing a free community potluck dinner for furloughed government employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown. The “Shutdown Social” will be held Friday, Jan. 11 in the Montgomery Blair High School cafeteria at 51 University Blvd. E. A number of local restaurants are donating food and drinks for the dinner, including All Set … Read More
Parks Seeking Comment on Nolte Community Garden Proposal
Montgomery Parks is soliciting public comments on a proposal to create a community garden on the grounds of Nolte Local Park at 200 Denver Rd. The garden would be created at the location of the current activity building, which is scheduled to be demolished this year. The department issued a Request for Proposals for reuse of the building in March … Read More
Business Stories Dominate Source’s 2018 Most-Read Posts
Stories about local businesses have been the most widely read posts since the Source of the Spring launched in October 2016.
Jerry’s Subs and Pizza Opens on Colesville Road
Jerry’s Subs and Pizza has opened a new location at 8517 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring.
Community Events Calendar Updated for 2019
We are pleased to announce that our FREE Community Events Calendar has been updated for 2019.
District 5 Population Grows by 6.5 Percent, Second Highest Rate in County
County Council District 5 had the second highest rate of population growth from 2010-2016, according to a new demographic report released by the county’s Planning Department. Councilmember Tom Hucker (D) represents the district, which includes the Source’s Silver Spring-Takoma Park coverage area and continues up the U.S. 29 corridor, along the border with Prince George’s County up to the Howard … Read More
Downtown Silver Spring Office Complex Sold to Atlanta Group
The Station Square office complex in downtown Silver Spring was sold last week to Atlanta-based Bridge Office Fund Manager LLC, according to a company press release.