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National Night Out Brings Community Events to Downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park National Night Out will take place Tuesday evening in Downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park, featuring music, games, and opportunities to connect with local police and fire departments.

National Night Out will take place Tuesday evening in Downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park, featuring music, games, and opportunities to connect with local police and fire departments.

Former Scissor + Comb Hairstylist Launches Salon 444 in Downtown Silver Spring Former Scissor + Comb Salon hairstylist Johnnie Benitez has opened Salon 444 in downtown Silver Spring.

Former Scissor + Comb Salon hairstylist Johnnie Benitez has opened Salon 444 in downtown Silver Spring.

MHP Begins Relief Effort After Water Main Break at Wayne Manchester Towers MHP is actively raising funds to help residents of the Wayne Manchester Towers apartment complex who were displaced by flooding caused by a water main break due to Maryland Purple Line construction.

MHP is actively raising funds to help residents of the Wayne Manchester Towers apartment complex who were displaced by flooding caused by a water main break due to Maryland Purple Line construction.

George Clinton Joins Harbor Bank for Downtown Silver Spring Branch Opening and Art Exhibition The Harbor Bank of Maryland held an exclusive celebration and discussion with Parliament Funkadelic legend George Clinton at the bank's new downtown Silver Spring branch on Wednesday evening.

The Harbor Bank of Maryland held an exclusive celebration and discussion with Parliament Funkadelic legend George Clinton at the bank's new downtown Silver Spring branch on Wednesday evening.

Community Raises Over $41,000 for El Golfo Restaurant Owner’s Cancer Care A GoFundMe campaign for El Golfo Restaurant owner Ada Villatoro has exceeded its initial goal of $30,000.

A GoFundMe campaign for El Golfo Restaurant owner Ada Villatoro has exceeded its initial goal of $30,000.

Maryland Purple Line Crews Address Utility Conflicts at Fenton-Wayne Intersection Maryland Transit Administration officials say that the Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection in downtown Silver Spring remains closed until September due to utility conflict mitigation.

Maryland Transit Administration officials say that the Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection in downtown Silver Spring remains closed until September due to utility conflict mitigation.

Harbor Bank of Maryland Opens Downtown Silver Spring Branch at 1010 Wayne Avenue The Baltimore-based Harbor Bank of Maryland has expanded its retail banking presence to downtown Silver Spring and opened a new branch next to Java Nation at 1010 Wayne Avenue.

The Baltimore-based Harbor Bank of Maryland has expanded its retail banking presence to downtown Silver Spring and opened a new branch next to Java Nation at 1010 Wayne Avenue.

Sweet Bamboo Boba to Open at Former Moorenko’s Ice Cream Café in Downtown Silver Spring Severna Park bubble tea shop Sweet Bamboo Boba is expanding to downtown Silver Spring and will be taking over the former Moorenko's Ice Cream Café located at 8030 Georgia Avenue.

Severna Park bubble tea shop Sweet Bamboo Boba is expanding to downtown Silver Spring and will be taking over the former Moorenko's Ice Cream Café located at 8030 Georgia Avenue.

Maryland Purple Line Officials Extend Fenton and Wayne Intersection Closure to September Maryland Purple Line officials say that the intersection of Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring will remain closed until September due to unforeseen utility conflicts.

Maryland Purple Line officials say that the intersection of Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring will remain closed until September due to unforeseen utility conflicts.

Peace In Movement Studio to Open in Downtown Silver Spring Next Month Curated movement studio Peace In Movement is set to open in downtown Silver Spring next month, offering classes in pole dancing, yoga, and aerial arts.

Curated movement studio Peace In Movement is set to open in downtown Silver Spring next month, offering classes in pole dancing, yoga, and aerial arts.

Silver Spring Food Scene: New Reviews, Specials, and Local Highlights Local food critic Larry "Big Schlim" McLeod praised All Set Restaurant & Bar's brunch, The Washington Post highlighted The Big Greek Cafe and Parkway Deli for their sandwiches, and Zinnia is hosting a Spirited Dinner with Catoctin Creek Distilling Company this weekend.

Local food critic Larry "Big Schlim" McLeod praised All Set Restaurant & Bar's brunch, The Washington Post highlighted The Big Greek Cafe and Parkway Deli for their sandwiches, and Zinnia is hosting a Spirited Dinner with Catoctin Creek Distilling Company this weekend.

Arctaris Impact Investors to Start Hotel Silver Spring Redevelopment Later This Year Boston-based real estate investment firm Arctaris Impact Investors plans to convert the now-closed Hotel Silver Spring into a residential building with 227 multifamily units starting later this year.

Boston-based real estate investment firm Arctaris Impact Investors plans to convert the now-closed Hotel Silver Spring into a residential building with 227 multifamily units starting later this year.

Red Hound Pizza Marks First Year in Takoma Park with Expanded Ice Cream Menu Red Hound Pizza is currently celebrating its first anniversary in Takoma Park with an expanded lineup of soft-serve ice cream flavors.

Red Hound Pizza is currently celebrating its first anniversary in Takoma Park with an expanded lineup of soft-serve ice cream flavors.

Construction Progresses at Royal Farms in Montgomery Hills Construction is progressing at the future Royal Farms store located at 9475 Georgia Ave. in Montgomery Hills.

Construction is progressing at the future Royal Farms store located at 9475 Georgia Ave. in Montgomery Hills.

New Menu, New Name: Tacos Way Mexican Grill Transitions to Mezcal Cantina Tacos Way Mexican Grill has rebranded its locations to Mezcal Cantina, including its restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.

Tacos Way Mexican Grill has rebranded its locations to Mezcal Cantina, including its restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.

Former Hotel Silver Spring Set for $27M Affordable Housing Conversion The former Hotel Silver Spring will be converted into affordable multifamily housing in downtown Silver Spring, with Boston-based Arctaris Impact Investors investing $27 million in the project.

The former Hotel Silver Spring will be converted into affordable multifamily housing in downtown Silver Spring, with Boston-based Arctaris Impact Investors investing $27 million in the project.

Velatis Caramels Reopens in Bethesda After Leaving Downtown Silver Spring Velatis Caramels has reopened its store in Bethesda after relocating from downtown Silver Spring.

Velatis Caramels has reopened its store in Bethesda after relocating from downtown Silver Spring. www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-sprin...

Kosher Eatery Cafe K Announces July 14 Grand Opening in Downtown Silver Spring Kosher eatery Cafe K will hold its grand opening in downtown Silver Spring on Monday, July 14.

Kosher eatery Cafe K will hold its grand opening in downtown Silver Spring on Monday, July 14.

Banana Bonanza Highlights Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet’s First Year on Fenton Street Ice cream and dessert shop Lil' Sumthin' Sweet is celebrating its first anniversary in downtown Silver Spring.

Ice cream and dessert shop Lil' Sumthin' Sweet is celebrating its first anniversary in downtown Silver Spring.

Climate Change in Maryland: Local Impacts in Takoma Park and Beyond Mike Tidwell's book, "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue," highlights the damaging impact of climate change on Maryland's ecosystems, focusing on dying oak trees in Takoma Park and ghost forests on the Eastern Shore caused by saltwater intrusion.

Mike Tidwell's book, "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue," highlights the damaging impact of climate change on Maryland's ecosystems, focusing on dying oak trees in Takoma Park and ghost forests on the Eastern Shore caused by saltwater intrusion.

Tokoa Cheesesteaks Now Open at Commas Food Hall in Downtown Silver Spring Tokoa Cheesesteaks from College Park has joined four other eateries in a soft launch as the highly anticipated Commas food hall prepares to open at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.

Tokoa Cheesesteaks from College Park has joined four other eateries in a soft launch as the highly anticipated Commas food hall prepares to open at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.

Rescheduled: Downtown Silver Spring Dunkin’ Opening Now Set for Wednesday, July 2 The opening of the new Dunkin' store in downtown Silver Spring is now set for Wednesday, July 2, according to Boris Lander Luis of Luis Group Management.

The opening of the new Dunkin' store in downtown Silver Spring is now set for Wednesday, July 2, according to Boris Lander Luis of Luis Group Management.

Four Eateries Soft Opening as Commas Welcomes Early Guests in Downtown Silver Spring Four Commas eateries are in a soft launch as the long-anticipated food hall prepares to open inside the Ellsworth Place mall in downtown Silver Spring.

Four Commas eateries are in a soft launch as the long-anticipated food hall prepares to open inside the Ellsworth Place mall in downtown Silver Spring.

Liquidation Sale at Hotel Silver Spring Draws Local Interest A liquidation sale is ongoing at the now-closed Hotel Silver Spring and will continue until all items are sold, according to an employee working on-site this morning.

A liquidation sale is ongoing at the now-closed Hotel Silver Spring and will continue until all items are sold, according to an employee working on-site this morning.

New Dunkin’ Location Brings On Tap Drinks to Downtown Silver Spring The second Dunkin' store in downtown Silver Spring is now open on the ground floor of the Central Apartments building at 8455 Fenton Street.

The second Dunkin' store in downtown Silver Spring is now open on the ground floor of the Central Apartments building at 8455 Fenton Street.

Solaire Social Eatery Owner Kaosarat Fawehinmi Debuts NauNauSOS Personal Safety App Laud Shawarma owner Kaosarat Fawehinmi has launched NauNauSOS, a mission-driven personal safety app designed to empower individuals and communities through innovative and accessible technology.

Laud Shawarma owner Kaosarat Fawehinmi has launched NauNauSOS, a mission-driven personal safety app designed to empower individuals and communities through innovative and accessible technology.

Thousands Expected at Pride in the Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Montgomery County's fifth annual Prize in the Plaza celebration will be held at Veterans Plaza on Sunday, featuring a drag story hour, face painting, science activities, a resource fair, and the finale of Drag Duels.

Montgomery County's fifth annual Prize in the Plaza celebration will be held at Veterans Plaza on Sunday, featuring a drag story hour, face painting, science activities, a resource fair, and the finale of Drag Duels.

D28 Podcast Studio Brings Premium Production Services to Downtown Silver Spring D28 Podcast Studio is now open at The Atrium office building, joining The Kitchen DMV in providing comprehensive podcast production services in downtown Silver Spring.

D28 Podcast Studio is now open at The Atrium office building, joining The Kitchen DMV in providing comprehensive podcast production services in downtown Silver Spring.

Grace in DTSS Offers First Class Free, Yoga Teacher Training & More Looking for a studio in DTSS where you can find yoga, Pilates, strength training, meditation, and Yoga Teacher Training in one place? Grace Studios has been offering top-rated classes and Yoga Teacher Trainings for over 10 years. [sponsored]

Looking for a studio in DTSS where you can find yoga, Pilates, strength training, meditation, and Yoga Teacher Training in one place? Grace Studios has been offering top-rated classes and Yoga Teacher Trainings for over 10 years. [sponsored]

Goldberg Kicks Off Campaign for At-Large Montgomery County Council Seat Silver Spring attorney Scott Goldberg is joining County Executive Marc Elrich in the race for one of four At-Large seats on the Montgomery County Council.

Silver Spring attorney Scott Goldberg is joining County Executive Marc Elrich in the race for one of four At-Large seats on the Montgomery County Council.