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Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink Open for Winter Season

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 25, 2024Oct 17, 2023 at 8:36 am | Silver Spring, MD

The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza is now open for the 2023-24 winter season, according to tweets by operations manager Eric Rasch.

Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk Has Permanently Closed

Source of the Spring Staff | Jun 4, 2025Oct 16, 2023 at 9:27 am | Silver Spring, MD

Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk in Montgomery Hills has permanently closed, according to signage posted at the restaurant.

Newell Street Community Meeting Held This Week

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023 at 8:27 am | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s Department of Transportation held a community meeting this week to discuss closing Newell Street to traffic.

County Funds Apartment Building Development Along Purple Line Corridor

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 15, 2024Oct 10, 2023 at 6:44 am | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) has provided funding for the construction of the Park Montgomery West apartment building along the Purple Line Corridor.

Takoma Park to Mark 30 Years of Non-Citizen Voting

Source of the Spring Staff | May 20, 2025Oct 8, 2023 at 7:34 am | Takoma Park, MD

November marks the 30th anniversary of the first non-U.S. residents voting in Takoma Park.

Oprah Winfrey Donates $2.5 Million to U.S. Dream Academy

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 3, 2024Oct 7, 2023 at 7:52 am | Silver Spring, MD

Oprah Winfrey surprised Silver Spring-based nonprofit U.S. Dream Academy with a $2.5 million donation pledge at its 25th anniversary celebration on Monday.

Government Shutdown Specials, Wine and Jazz Dinner at All Set, J. Hollinger’s

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 27, 2025Sep 29, 2023 at 6:59 am | Silver Spring, MD

All Set Restaurant & Bar in downtown Silver Spring will offer specials to federal employees and contractors in the event of a government shutdown this weekend.

County to Host Career Fair & Hiring Expo on October 3

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 2, 2025Sep 23, 2023 at 7:47 am | Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County Government will host a Career Fair & Hiring Expo in October, officials announced.

Public Voting Begins for Art Installation at Gene Lynch Urban Park

Source of the Spring Staff | May 10, 2025Sep 12, 2023 at 8:34 am | Silver Spring, MD

Gene Lynch Urban Park in downtown Silver Spring will feature a new art installation, and Montgomery Parks invites the public to vote.

Springvale Terrace Slated for Redevelopment: Report

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 1, 2025Sep 11, 2023 at 6:03 am | Silver Spring, MD

The Springvale Terrace senior housing community near downtown Silver Spring is slated for redevelopment, according to the Washington Business Journal.

Fall Cleaning of County Garages to Begin September 11

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 5, 2025Aug 31, 2023 at 6:48 am | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s Department of Transportation will begin its fall garage washdown campaign on Monday, September 11, officials announced.

Overnight Purple Line Construction to Begin Monday at Silver Spring Transit Center

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 27, 2024Aug 28, 2023 at 6:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Purple Line construction is scheduled to begin Monday night at the Silver Spring Transit Center, according to the county’s Department of Transportation.