Astro Lab Brewing Grand Opening Set for Friday
Astro Lab Brewing announced the brewpub will hold its grand opening this Friday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m. to midnight at its location at 8216 Georgia Ave.
Residents Can Adopt a Pet at No Charge During Adoption Week
Residents interested in adopting a pet can do so at no charge this week from the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center and Friends of Montgomery County Animals. The two organizations are holding an “Autumn Adoption Fest” and waiving the adoption fees on all species at the shelter to make room for new arrivals. “This event is going to … Read More
Board Authorizes Execution of Purple Line Construction MOU
The county Board of Education this week authorized Superintendent Jack Smith to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland Transit Administration regarding Purple Line construction.
Upcoming Events, Oct. 10-18
Wednesday, Oct. 10 Everyday Fitness for Every Body SPARKLE Program, Silver Spring Library, 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 Final Virtual Town Hall with County Executive Isiah Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Carpe Diem! Second Thursday Dance, Silver Spring Civic Building, $5-$10, 7-10 p.m. Screening, “Audism Unveiled,” Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 Lunch with the Mayor, … Read More
Baked Goods Fundraiser Held at Harvest Moon Festival
The Silver Spring Time Bank tables offered an array of goodies as a fundraiser at the Oct. 7 Harvest Moon Festival in Silver Spring. Eight bakers made everything from brownies to cupcakes for the event.
Local Churches to Hold Voter Registration Drive Sunday
Two local churches are teaming up with the League of Women Voters and the District’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Stacey Lincoln for a “Procrastinators’ Voter Registration Drive” this weekend.
County Police Searching for Suspect in Commercial Burglaries
Montgomery County police are searching for a suspect in four recent commercial burglaries in downtown Silver Spring.
Mattress Firm Files for Bankruptcy, Will Close Some Stores
Mattress Firm, which operates three stores in the immediate area including at Colesville Road and Fenton Street, has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced today.
Council introduces bill to ban smoking in outdoor serving areas
The county’s smoking ban would be expanded to include outdoor serving areas such as patios, decks or porches operated by restaurants under a bill introduced by the County Council this week. Councilmember Sidney Katz (D-District 3) is the lead sponsor of Bill 35-18, Health and Sanitation – Smoking- Outdoor Serving Areas, which is cosponsored by Council President Hans Riemer (D-At … Read More