Illustration from FiveStone Church Here is a roundup of some of the upcoming meetings and events in the area. Nov. 4 Food Truck Friday, Takoma Park, three trucks in various locations, 5-8 p.m. Montgomery Sister Cities Fiesta, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Open House, Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Ave., 10 a.m.-3 … Read More
Early voting photo from Wikipedia 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. “As of close of early voting on Nov. 1, we had 114,116 registered voters vote,” said Marjorie Roher, public information officer for the Montgomery County Board of Elections, “which is … Read More
Photo from Public Domain Photos 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. “Generally, local governments don’t pass parental leave,” said Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5), who was the lead sponsor on the bill. “The U.S. is the … Read More
Craft distilleries will be welcome in Montgomery County following a recent policy change designed to encourage these entrepreneurs to locate here.
Zombies gathered before the Silver Spring Zombie Walk at Denizen’s Brewing Co. and Arts Alley. Here are some photos of the participants.
Photo of the Silver Spring branch of the county library from Wikipedia. Today is the last day borrowers can reduce any Montgomery County library fines they may have during Food for Fines 2016. Each canned good or non-perishable food item delivered to the any library branch will reduce fines or hold fees by $1. The food will be donated to … Read More
A store featuring Ethiopian goods and other products is now open at 8120 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring.
There are more Halloween activities going on in the area this weekend than the Silver Spring Zombie Walk. Here’s a listing of some of them.
