A Wider circle plans major expansion

A Wider circle plans major expansion

Dec 6, 2016 | | 0 |

Dr. Mark Bergel holds architect’s plans for renovation and expansion of A Wider Circle’s Silver Spring location on Brookville Road. Photo by Lisa Sanders. Guest post by Lisa Sanders In the 15 years since Dr. Mark Bergel launched A Wider Circle in the living room of his Bethesda apartment, he and his nonprofit have reached many milestones in their ongoing fight to end poverty. From a few college interns working alongside Dr. Bergel in 2001, A Wider Circle’s staff has blossomed to more than 50 employees, plus nearly 20 interns and thousands of volunteers, today. In its first year, the...

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Registration for Leo’s Run benefit now open

Registration for Leo’s Run benefit now open

Dec 5, 2016 | | 1 |

The third annual Leo’s Run will be Feb. 5, 2017. Graphic courtesy Leo’s Run. The third annual Leo’s Run, a 5K run/walk in downtown Silver Spring, is open for registration today. The run was announced back in September and will take place on February 5, 2017. Leo’s Run was started to honor the stillborn son of Caroline Joyce and Mike Mowery and serves as a place for anyone who has suffered loss to pay tribute to their loved ones. The run will generally follow the same route as last year, beginning and ending at East Silver Spring Elementary School at 631...

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Holidaze Market to open in the Fillmore Silver Spring

Holidaze Market to open in the Fillmore Silver Spring

Dec 2, 2016 | | 2 |

Graphic by Aliana Grace Bailey courtesy Fenton Street Market. The annual Fenton Street Market Holidaze market will open Dec. 11 in the Fillmore Silver Spring at 8656 Colesville Rd. The market, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for one day only, features handmade and one-of-a-kind items from local vendors. Shoppers will find jewelry, holiday cards, ceramic mugs and bowls, prints, artwork, bags and totes, ornaments, decorations, soaps and more, along with music, food and drink. This year, the market is partnering with A Wider Circle’s North Pole program and will be accepting donations of new toys, books,...

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Residents meet with artists for Purple Line Art-in-Transit project

Residents meet with artists for Purple Line Art-in-Transit project

Dec 1, 2016 | | 0 |

Residents talk about their communities and the possibilities for art in the Purple Line stations in Montgomery County. The program was organized by the Maryland Transit Administration for the Purple Line Art-in-Transit project. Photo by Mike Diegel. About 50 area residents came last night for a presentation and conversation about the Purple Line’s Art-in-Transit project held at Montgomery Blair High School by the Maryland Transit Administration. MTA put out a national call for artists for the project in September 2014. “We were able to get about 730 entries, which was pretty phenomenal,” said Jo Schneider, Art-in-Transit director for MTA....

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Raskin rally held in Silver Spring

Raskin rally held in Silver Spring

Dec 1, 2016 | | 0 |

U.S. Rep.-elect Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) spoke to an overflow crowd Nov. 30 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Billed as a “political strategy session” as well as a fundraiser, the event also featured U.S. Rep.-elects Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) and Donald McEachin (D-Virginia) and was headlined by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (Photo by Mike...

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Healthcare services provider expands Silver Spring facilities

Healthcare services provider expands Silver Spring facilities

Nov 30, 2016 | | 0 |

Cutting the ribbon at the new offices of CCI Health & Wellness Services were (from left) Warren Hansen, senior legislative aide to Councilmember Roger Berliner, Eric Stroud, CCI board chair, Jane Redicker, president of the Great Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, CCI CEO Kathleen Knolhoff, and Suzanne Lofhjelm, constituent services for U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen. Photo by Mike Diegel. CCI Health & Wellness Services cut the ribbon on its expanded offices in Silver Spring Nov. 29, allowing it to add dental facilities for all and reproductive health for young people to its health care offerings for patients. The Silver Spring site originally offered...

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Upcoming Events Nov. 30-Dec. 7

Upcoming Events Nov. 30-Dec. 7

Nov 30, 2016 | | 0 |

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, Nov. 30 Meet the Artists, Purple Line Art-in-Transit program, Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Boulevard East, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Holiday Centerpiece Workshop, Takoma Horticultural Club, Heffner Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave., Takoma Park, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Inventing Food Traditions for D.C., Lecture with University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Warren Belasco, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, 7:30 p.m. AFI European Union Film Showcase opens, 8633 Colesville Rd., various showings, runs through Dec. 18. Friday, Dec. 2 Public Art & Placemaking Discussion, Park and Planning Headquarters, 8787 Georgia Ave., 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3...

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County releases request for proposals for former Silver Spring library site

County releases request for proposals for former Silver Spring library site

Nov 29, 2016 | | 2 |

The site of the old Silver Spring Library is slated for redevelopment. It currently houses the Friends of the Library used bookstore. Photo by Mike Diegel. 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. The RFDP asks that proposers provide senior housing, with a minimum of 30 percent of the units affordable for households at or below 60 percent of the area’s median income. In addition, the proposal should include facilities for qualified childcare. Developers can repurpose the existing library, build new construction...

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Be careful out there, folks

Be careful out there, folks

Nov 29, 2016 | | 0 |

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...

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Mattress store coming to downtown Silver Spring

Mattress store coming to downtown Silver Spring

Nov 28, 2016 | | 1 |

Construction began last week on the former location of American Apparel in Silver Spring. Photo by Mike Mowery. 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. Construction began last week on the store, which will offer a variety of mattresses, adjustable beds, massage chairs, bedroom furniture and accessories such as pillows and bedding. The company was founded in Houston, Texas in 1986 and now has more than 3,500 stores and franchisees around the country. It reported more than $3.5 billion...

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