County Releases Request for Proposals for Former Silver Spring Library Site

Mike Diegel | Nov 2, 2024Nov 29, 2016 at 1:54 pm | Montgomery County, MD

The county’s Department of General Services has issued a Request for Development Proposals to reuse the old Silver Spring Library site at 8901 and 8907 Colesville Road.

Be careful out there, folks

Mike Diegel | Aug 28, 2020Nov 29, 2016 at 9:49 am | Silver Spring, MD

The roads are slick, as evidenced by this photo sent in by reader Dave Giacomin. This happened on Dale Drive near the intersection with Ellsworth Drive. More rain is expected today and continuing into tomorrow.

Mattress Store Coming to Downtown Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Dec 7, 2021Nov 28, 2016 at 11:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

A building permit has been issued to Mattress Firm to remodel the space on the corner of Colesville Road and Fenton Street formerly occupied by American Apparel.

Local Restaurant Gets a Facelift

Mike Diegel | Jul 22, 2023Nov 25, 2016 at 1:07 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Lotus Cafe, at 8077 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring, has a fresh new look with a red color scheme following a painting job.

Upcoming Events Nov. 23-Dec. 1

Mike Diegel | Sep 16, 2024Nov 23, 2016 at 8:09 am | Silver Spring, MD

Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, Nov. 24 Thanksgiving, County Holiday Schedule Red Cross Blood Drive, 2020 East-West Highway, 7 a.m.-noon. Woodside Waddle Fun Run/Walk, First Avenue & Spring Street, 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Post-Thanksgiving Zumba with Tommy, ChezaDance Fitness Studio, 8455 Colesville Rd., #201, Free, 10 a.m. Food Truck Friday, various locations, Takoma Park, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. … Read More

Trattoria planned for Takoma Park

Mike Diegel | Apr 13, 2024Nov 22, 2016 at 1:55 pm | Takoma Park, MD

One of the partners in Takoma Park’s Dolci Gelati Café is planning to open an Italian restaurant on the same block, according to a press release from Main Street Takoma.

Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade

Mike Diegel | Sep 16, 2024Nov 21, 2016 at 2:06 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Here is a gallery of photos taken by Mike Diegel during Saturday’s Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring. Enjoy.

Hundreds Attend Silver Spring Rally for Diversity and Inclusion

Mike Diegel | Sep 15, 2024Nov 21, 2016 at 11:39 am | Silver Spring, MD

Hundreds of people filled Veteran’s Plaza in downtown Silver Spring yesterday to cheer as one speaker after another decried bigotry, racism, discrimination and hatred at a rally to “Stand Up for the Montgomery Way.”

Four Candidates Vie for State Senate Appointment

Mike Diegel | Mar 16, 2025Nov 18, 2016 at 11:25 am | Silver Spring, MD

An overflow crowd packed a room at the Silver Spring Civic Center Nov. 17 to hear four candidates explain why they are the best choice to replace Congressman-elect Jamie Raskin as state senator for District 20.