Montgomery County Teams Up with Instacart to Tackle Childhood Hunger
Montgomery County and Instacart this week announced the launch of MC Groceries, a first-of-its-kind partnership to increase food security and combat childhood hunger.
Silver Spring Mail Truck Driver Honored with Top Postal Award
Silver Spring mail truck driver Carter Scott has won the Driver of the Year award from the U.S. Postal Service and the National Safety Council.
Metro Red Line Returns: Updates on Purple Line Construction at Silver Spring
Four Metro Red Line stations — Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont — will reopen Sunday as the transit agency’s summer construction concludes this week.
Silver Spring Groups Receive Purple Line Beyond the Rails Grants
Purple Line Transit Partners has announced new Beyond the Rails community grants to six area organizations, three based in Silver Spring.
MHP and Montgomery County Launch Relief Fund for Clarksburg Fire Victims
Silver Spring housing nonprofit MHP and Montgomery County have announced a relief fund for families impacted by the Clarksburg apartment building fire last Saturday.
Georgia Ave. & Colesville Rd. Bus-Only Lane Pilot Extended to December
Metro announced Thursday that the bus-only lanes near the Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont Red Line stations will stay until at least December, with the stations reopening on September 1.
Montgomery County Launches Listening Sessions on Affordable Housing Plans
The Montgomery County Council and Planning Department will host five in-person listening sessions next month to discuss the Planning Board’s affordable housing recommendations.
Free Shuttle Service Helps Navigate Purple Line Construction Disruptions
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has launched a new shuttle service in downtown Silver Spring while the Spring St. bridge is closed due to Purple Line construction.
Well-Paid Maids: “It’s Past Time to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage”
Well-Paid Maids isn’t just a cleaning company. We also advocate for workers’ rights and increased minimum wages. [sponsored]
Takoma Park Police Highlight Top 3 Election Scams to Avoid
Takoma Park Police warn residents of three common election season scams as November approaches.
Purple Line Construction to Impact Sligo Creek Parkway Beginning in Mid-September
Montgomery Parks announced Thursday that portions of Sligo Creek Parkway will temporarily close in mid-September for Purple Line construction.
Two Silver Spring Sites Chosen for Maryland’s Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion
The Maryland Department of Transportation plans to install EV charging stations at two sites in Silver Spring as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.