Join us on Sunday, December 5, for an evening of song and story, as our featured guests Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr. and Sparky and Rhonda Rucker give us a wide-angle look at the history, ballads, blues, religious songs, and all kinds of connections to an African American heritage that formed the soundtrack of much of the American experience. Blues … Read More
This live, virtual presentation will focus on how to communicate effectively with children, teens and young adults, bolstering their stress tolerance, motivation and enhancing a happy home. Co-authors Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson will be presenting based on their newest book, “What Do You Say?”. This virtual presentation is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP … Read More
A Silver Spring brother-sister team has created a way to represent the area while raising funds for a local non-profit. Pete Tantisunthorn and his sister Rhena will begin selling a small line of clothing for men, women and kids featuring the tagline “There’s Only One Silver Spring.”
County Executive Marc Elrich will open public discussion of a Draft Climate Action Plan released yesterday with a virtual meeting tonight (Dec. 15) at 6 p.m., the Executive Office announced. The plan is described as a “strategic” plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the county by 80% by 2027 and by 100% by 2035.
Two Silver Spring breweries have joined other local brewers and organizations to launch a campaign to thank first responders and other frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Denizens Brewing Company and Silver Branch Brewing Co. are part of #CraftingGratitude, an initiative begun by @TheBeerFairiez, a husband and wife team of Jen and Josh Beinstock that’s described as “a Montgomery County-based community social and networking group.”
The newest commissioner on the Montgomery County Planning Board refers to himself as “the accidental candidate” when talking about his appointment. Partap Verma, who joined the board in July, looks at this as a natural transformation from work he began after moving to the Forest Glen area in 2013. His priorities include pedestrian safety, affordable housing, and the upcoming Silver Spring master plan process.
There is no shortage of opportunities for civic or charitable involvement this week. The Victim’s Rights Foundation and Passion4Learning are both holding gala celebrations, while there are fundraisers planned for WOWD Radio and Shepherd’s Table and Takoma Park Library’s fall sale. On the civic side, there are meetings about saving trees in downtown Silver Spring, PEPCO’s ongoing work, and the Countywide Pedestrian Master Plan.
The County Council has unanimously passed a bill to outlaw smoking in some outdoor seating areas where food is served. Bill 35-18, Health and Sanitation – Smoking- Outdoor Serving Areas, and a companion county Board of Health regulation, will prohibit smoking in areas such as patios, decks or porches in order to help protect people from the effects of smoking … Read More
Two suicide prevention public service announcements produced by three Northwood High School students were selected to air in local theaters beginning this month. The top two PSAs were “Get Help,” submitted by Sophie Geiger and “See How You Can Help,” submitted by Rowan Arnold and Jay Hutchins, according to a release from the county’s Department of Health and Human Services. … Read More