Silver Spring Named Destination to Experience International Culture
Silver Spring has been named one of 11 destinations within the United States where visitors can experience an international culture without leaving the country.
Kaldi’s Social House rooftop getting completely new enclosure
The rooftop of Kaldi’s Social House will have a new look as the structure that enclosed the area is being completely replaced.
New Nonprofit Formed to Help Preserve, Create Urban Farms
Two local residents have formed a new nonprofit organization, the Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming, both to help preserve a Silver Spring institution and to eventually create a network of similar farms.
Upcoming Events, April 11-19
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, April 11 Earth Month SPARKLE program, Silver Spring Civic Building, 2-3:30 p.m., RSVP Thursday, April 12 Silver Spring Transportation Management District Advisory Committee meeting, Discovery Communications Building, 8 a.m. Virtual town hall with County Executive Ike Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Cruisin’ With SEEC Gala: Creating a Sea of Change, The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd., … Read More
Zoning change, budget hearings to highlight council’s week
Stella B. Werner Council Office Building. Montgomery County photo. A change in zoning regulations to attract large companies and a series of operating budget hearings highlight this week’s County Council business. County Executive Ike Leggett requested that the council introduce Zoning Text Amendment 18-05, Uses, Use Standards, and Regulatory Approvals – Signature Business Headquarters, which would revise the review process … Read More
Takoma Junction draft redevelopment plan presented to residents
Residents had the chance to review a draft plan for the redevelopment of Takoma Junction at a public open house held Saturday.
UPDATED: Bump ’n Grind closes Ellsworth Place kiosk
The Bump ’n Grind coffee and pastry kiosk in Ellsworth Place has closed, according to owner David Fogel.
Millennials Taking a Lead in the Spring Housing Market
Millennials are driving the real estate market, evidenced by the abundance of homes selling in the $400,000-600,000 range. No surprise, as for over 10 years now, D.C.’s population has grown by about a 1,000 a month and Montgomery County added 10,500 residents last year alone. [sponsored]
County Officials Announce Crackdown on Distracted Driving
County officials today announced a crackdown on distracted driving in April and May in an additional effort to reduce severe and fatal collisions among vehicle occupants, bicyclists and pedestrians.