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Part of Georgia Avenue Will Close Temporarily to Allow Outdoor Dining

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 11, 2020 | Business, County Council, County News | 0 |

A portion of Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring will be temporarily closed as of 5 p.m. June 12 to allow restaurants additional space to provide customers outdoor dining. The right lanes of Georgia will be shut down between Silver Spring and Thayer avenues in a pilot project that will run through at least June 21. The pilot, known as Streetdine, is the result of a collaboration between the State Highway Administration, the Silver Spring Urban District, County Council Vice President Tom Hucker (D-District 5) and local business owners.

Silver Spring Arts Groups to Offer Virtual Summer Camps

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 10, 2020 | Events, General News, Nonprofits | 0 |

Several Silver Spring arts organizations will offer virtual summer art camps for youth from pre-K to 18 years old, according to an announcement from the Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District. “Many children have been away from their classmates, family members and friends for several months,” said Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Reemberto Rodriguez in the press release. “The arts organizations in our Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District are bringing to life summer offerings that fill an important need within our community.”

VanGo Circulator Service Returns to Downtown Silver Spring

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 8, 2020 | County News, Transportation | 0 |

VanGo, the free downtown Silver Spring circulator bus service, resumes service today (June 8) after being suspended during the county’s COVID-19 restrictions. In addition, the county has announced a return of certain RideOn routes in an “Essential Plus” plan.

County Board Approves Expanded Area for Downtown Planning Study

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 5, 2020 | County News, Neighborhoods, Park and Planning | 0 |

The Montgomery County Planning Board yesterday unanimously approved a Scope of Work for the Silver Spring Downtown Plan that adds portions of adjacent neighborhoods to the study area. The decision at the virtual meeting adopted staff boundary Option D, an expansion within a half-mile/ten-minute pedestrian “walkshed” from the future Silver Spring Library Purple Line Station.

Planning Board to Consider Scope of Silver Spring Downtown Sector Plan Work

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 2, 2020 | County News, Park and Planning | 0 |

The Montgomery Planning Board will consider a proposed scope of work for a Silver Spring Downtown Sector Plan at a virtual meeting Thursday, June 4. The work, the first step in the planning process, is intended as an update to the 2000 Silver Spring Central Business District Plan. It includes consideration of the boundaries of the current CBD and whether expansion of the area into the downtown sector plan would be a part of the process.

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Timebanking in Times of Social Distancing

Posted by Mike Diegel | Apr 7, 2020 | General News, Nonprofits | 0 |

Timebanking was created to connect people in order to help one another, increasing community well being. But this is an unusual moment in time. The highly contagious coronavirus has become a pandemic. How can we stay connected when we need to stay away from each other? How can we support others while keeping to social distancing guidelines, self-isolating, or even when in quarantine?

Mrs. K’s Marks 90 Years in Business

Posted by Mike Diegel | Apr 2, 2020 | Business, General News, Openings / Closings | 0 |

When Washington, D.C. residents Olive Blanche Kreuzburg and her husband Harvey opened Mrs. K’s Toll House Tavern on April 1, 1930, their cozy, country restaurant located out in the “wilds” of Montgomery County, there were probably those who thought that the April Fool’s Day opening was a commentary on the nature of starting such a business.

DOT Creates No Parking Zones to Facilitate Takeout Pick Ups

Posted by Mike Diegel | Mar 18, 2020 | Business, County News | 0 |

The county’s Department of Transportation has designated six temporary “No Parking” zones in downtown Silver Spring to make curbside pickup of takeout orders easier for local residents. In addition, the county has temporarily established free parking for residents in the Bonifant/Dixon garage at 1101 Bonifant St.

El Sapo Owner Corrects the Record

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jan 27, 2020 | Business, General News | 0 |

The company behind El Sapo Cuban Social Club filed a counter claim against an area design-build firm in a contract dispute, according to court documents. 8455CSC LLC, whose managing partner is chef Raynold Mendizábal, is claiming about $400,000 in costs related to the build out of the restaurant by Virginia-based JSV LLC.

Major Downtown Tenant Will Remain in Silver Spring

Posted by Mike Diegel | Dec 18, 2019 | Business, Real Estate | 2 |

One of Silver Spring’s major downtown office tenants will remain in its Georgia Avenue location despite being purchased earlier this year. Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. has renewed and extended its long-term lease at Washington Property Company’s Silver Spring Plaza building, according to an announcement by WPC.

“Accidental Candidate” Reveals His Planning Priorities

Posted by Mike Diegel | Nov 15, 2019 | Park and Planning, People, Profiles | 0 |

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.

Mystery Sidewalk Markings Related to Pepco Project

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jul 12, 2019 | Construction, General News | 8 |

Mystery markings some have likened to sidewalk graffiti along Fenton Street are a part of the Pepco project to replace the 69kV underground lines between the Takoma and Sligo substations. The paint is water-soluble and will be removed when no longer needed.

Southbound Lane of Colesville Road to Close for Purple Line Work

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jul 5, 2019 | Construction, General News, Neighborhoods | 10 |

The right-hand lane of southbound Colesville Road will be closed between Second Avenue and East-West Highway beginning in mid-July for construction. Other work planned in July will affect Wayne Avenue, Bonifant Street, and Springvale Road as well.

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