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Kefa Café Opens New Outpost at Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center
Fans of Kefa Café can now enjoy their coffee at a new location in downtown Silver Spring. A grand opening event was held Sunday at the coffee shop’s new outpost at 1319 Apple Ave., inside the Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center. The opening marks Kefa Café’s return...
$1 Oysters and More: The Daily Dish’s 15th Anniversary Specials Begin Monday
The Daily Dish is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Silver Spring this month by offering weekly specials highlighting the best items from its menu over the years, along with some unexpected treats. The celebration starts today, Monday, June 3, with an all-night happy hour offering $1 oysters on the half...
Artists, Community Leaders Wanted for Wheaton’s Arts & Entertainment Board
The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District invites local artists and community leaders to join its new nonprofit’s board of directors. A nominating committee was recently established to identify up to fifteen board members, which would “allow the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment Board to raise funds to support arts and entertainment efforts in the Wheaton area,” according to a press release from Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González, whose district includes Wheaton and Glenmont:
Surveillance Footage Released: Goddard School Burglary Suspects Sought by Police
Montgomery County Police are seeking assistance in identifying two suspects caught on surveillance video during a burglary at The Goddard School in downtown Silver Spring last April. According to a press release, the suspects entered the school in the 8600 block of 2nd Ave. on April 19 between 1 and...
GoFundMe Names Silver Spring Among Top Generous Cities in the U.S. for 2023
GoFundMe announced this week that Silver Spring has once again ranked as the third most generous city in the U.S. for its support of individuals, causes, and organizations. The online fundraising platform reported that Silver Spring residents demonstrated a wide range of philanthropic interests in the past year, contributing to various causes within and beyond their community, including fundraisers for families, sports teams, local businesses, and more.
Underground Pizza Company Faces Overwhelming Demand Prior to Silver Spring Closure
Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company has faced overwhelming demand since announcing the closure of its location in downtown Silver Spring. UPC announced Thursday evening that the downtown Silver Spring restaurant would close on Monday, June 3. The company noted that the lease was ending and that it “felt it was time to move on from our Georgia Avenue location.”
Legendary Band The Nighthawks to Headline Taste of Wheaton 2024
Taste of Wheaton returns this Sunday after being canceled last year due to contractual issues. Wheaton’s signature event kicks off at 11 a.m. with local blues/roots rock band The Nighthawks performing at Marian Fryer Town Plaza until noon. Attendees of all ages can look forward to various delicious foods, live music, dance performances by local artists, and an artisan market curated by FAsMarketplace will be available for shopping.
Historic Talbot Avenue Bridge in Silver Spring Reopens After Six-Year Closure
The historic Talbot Avenue bridge in Silver Spring has reopened for pedestrians and vehicles after being closed for six years due to construction work related to the upcoming Purple Line. The new bridge, which marks a significant milestone for the Purple Line, restores the connection between the Silver Spring communities...
Underground Pizza Company to Close Downtown Silver Spring Location on June 3
Underground Pizza Company will permanently close its downtown Silver Spring location on Monday, June 3. An announcement posted on the restaurant’s Instagram account on Thursday evening said that its lease was ending, and UPC “felt it was time to move on from our Georgia Avenue location.”. Underground Pizza...
Opening Week: Thunderbolts Ready to Take on Gaithersburg Giants
Top-level college baseball returns to Silver Spring next week as the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts open their home schedule at Montgomery Blair High School on Monday, June 3, against the Gaithersburg Giants. (The team has free preseason games this weekend on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.) Over the course of...
Takoma Trukgarten Returns This Saturday: Craft Beer, Cider, and Local Cuisine
Takoma Trukgarten returns this Saturday, featuring craft beer, cider, and food from local breweries and restaurants. Eleven breweries are set to participate in Main Street Takoma’s one-day beer festival, including Silver Branch Brewing, Aslin Beer Company, Nighthawk Brewery, 7 Locks Brewing Co., Streetcar 82, Third Hill Brewing Co., Denizens Brewing Co., Manor Hill Brewing, Anxo Cider, Lone Oak Brewing Co., and Takoma Bev Co., which will be pouring Union Craft Brewing.
Downtown Silver Spring to Host Police & Armed Forces Recruiting Event This Saturday
Downtown Silver Spring will host a Montgomery County Police and Armed Forces recruiting event this Saturday:. Downtown Silver Spring is pleased to partner with Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District to host this Saturday’s recruitment event on Ellsworth Plaza. The community is encouraged to come out, chat with reps from these local agencies and learn more about opportunities to serve our community. In addition to recruiters from MCPD, Fire & Rescue, MD State Police and Armed Forces, there will be CPR demos, music, cornhole and refreshments.
Downtown Silver Spring Car Theft: Suspects Caught on Camera Inside Planet Fitness
Montgomery County Police are asking for help identifying two suspects who stole a Toyota Corolla from outside Planet Fitness in downtown Silver Spring on April 10. On April 10th, at around 9:45 p.m., officers from the 3rd District responded to a report of an auto theft at Planet Fitness, located in the 1100 block of Wayne Ave. According to a press release, two women entered the gym’s locker room, took the victim’s car keys, and then stole a white 2015 Toyota Corolla with Maryland registration 4DZ5597 that was parked nearby.
Sweat for a Cause: Girls on the Run Summer Fitness Series Supports Local Youth Development
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County has launched a series of fitness events with Orangetheory Fitness, Urban Boxing, and another studio to be announced soon. Workouts led by professional instructors will take place on the second Saturday of June, July, and August and are suitable for individuals aged 18 and above, regardless of their fitness level. Proceeds from each event will support the Rockville-based nonprofit, which supports over 4,000 girls and provides financial assistance to more than 1,000 annually in Montgomery County.
Amalgamated Transit Union to Relocate Headquarters from Silver Spring to Dupont Circle in $13.8M Deal
The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) announced last week that it will move its headquarters from Silver Spring’s Hillandale neighborhood to Dupont Circle. The transit union, representing over 200,000 workers in the U.S. and Canada, purchased an eight-story building at 21 Dupont Circle NW near the Dupont Circle Metro station. It didn’t disclose the acquisition price, but deed records indicate it was $13.8 million, according to Bisnow.
Silver Spring Shooting: Police Seek Leads in Nolte Local Park Double Homicide
Montgomery County Police have identified Quincy Johnson of Takoma Park and D’Andre Wint of Lanham as the two 20-year-old men who were fatally shot on Sunday evening at Nolte Local Park near downtown Silver Spring. According to a press release issued Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Police and Maryland National...
Bump ’n Grind Launches Investment Campaign to Fund a Renovated Community Hub
There’s an ordinary two-story brick house on Gist Avenue in Silver Spring – but inside, this house is anything but ordinary. Through the red door, jazz tunes and the scent of freshly brewed coffee float through the air. Vintage garments, boxes of records, bookshelves, and various arts and crafts line the walls. Standing behind the front desk in the back of the room is David Fogel, founder and owner of Bump ’n Grind.
The Final Spin: Record Exchange Silver Spring Shutters on June 9
The Record Exchange at 8642 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring will permanently close on June 9. In an announcement posted on the shop’s Instagram account Monday afternoon, co-owner Brian France stated, “This was a difficult and heartbreaking decision, but we are unable to keep the doors open due to both financial and personal reasons.”
MyEyeDr. Now Open at New Location in Downtown Silver Spring
MyEyeDr. has relocated to a new space in Downtown Silver Spring. The optometry practice moved to 8529 Georgia Ave. earlier this month, situated between its previous location and the upcoming Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill, which is expected to open in July. MyEyeDr.’s hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6...
Live Music, Local Flavors, and Family Fun at White Oak Day 2024
Montgomery County Recreation will host White Oak Day on Saturday, June 1. The 12th annual celebration of the White Oak community will be held at the White Oak Community Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring food, fun activities for children, inflatables, live music, local vendors, and more.
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