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Regal Majestic in Downtown Silver Spring Seeks Approval for Alcohol Sales
The Regal Majestic Theater & IMAX in Downtown Silver Spring has applied for a beer, wine, and liquor license.
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U.S. 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Expands to Howard County in 2026
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will extend its Flash bus rapid transit service to Howard County next year.
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Mass Firings at NOAA by Trump Administration Raise Alarm Among Experts
Over 600 NOAA employees were abruptly fired this week, sparking concerns from critics about potential negative impacts on essential services like weather forecasting and emergency alerts.
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United Therapeutics Receives FDA Approval for Pig Organ Clinical Trials
United Therapeutics in downtown Silver Spring has received FDA regulatory approval to begin clinical trials for pig-to-human kidney transplants.
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World’s Largest Mermaid Convention Takes Over Downtown Silver Spring
MerMagic Con, billed as the largest mermaid convention in the world, will return to downtown Silver Spring this weekend at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center.
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Average Daily Meals at Shepherd’s Table Jump to 422 Amid Rising Homelessness
Shepherd’s Table officials report serving an average of 422 meals daily, reflecting a 28% increase in homelessness in Montgomery County from 2023 to 2024.
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Silver Spring Retains Its Spot as Fourth Most Ethnically Diverse City
Silver Spring has retained its position as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
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Small Businesses Near Maryland Purple Line Construction Can Apply for Up to $50,000 in Grants
Maryland transportation officials have announced a new series of grants of up to $50,000 to address the financial impacts of ongoing Purple Line construction on small businesses in the area.
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Beteseb Restaurant’s Doro Wat Earns Spotlight in Bon Appétit Magazine
Beteseb Restaurant is gaining national attention in Bon Appétit Magazine for its Ethiopian chicken stew known as doro wat.