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Most Silver Spring Entertainment Venues Open with COVID-19 Requirements for Patrons
Most of the arts and entertainment venues in downtown Silver Spring are now open to patrons, as long as they follow each venue’s protocol regarding vaccines, masking and other requirements.
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Governor Announces All Residents 16 and Older Now Eligible for Vaccinations at State Mass Sites
All Maryland residents aged 16 and older are eligible as of today (April 6) for a COVID-19 vaccination at the state’s mass vaccination sites, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced yesterday. In addition, the governor said that all residents 16 and older will be eligible to receive a vaccine from all providers, such as pharmacies and…
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Elrich Reverses DOT Decision; Ride On and Flash Service to Remain Free, For Now
Ride On and Flash bus service will remain free until at least the end of the fiscal year on June 30, County Executive Marc Elrich announced yesterday evening. The change reverses a Department of Transportation decision released earlier this week to start charging $2 fares again on Monday, April 5. Fare collections had been suspended…
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Governor Delivers Some Good, Some Dismaying Vaccine News
Maryland’s governor delivered some good news and some dismaying news to the county regarding the COVID–19 vaccine this week. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) yesterday announced that Montgomery County would be getting one of six new mass vaccination sites around the state. However, the governor also issued an order that forbade other jurisdictions, such as the…
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VanGo Circulator Service Returns to Downtown Silver Spring
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.
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Entrepreneur Creates Podcast about People of Downtown Silver Spring
A local entrepreneur has started a podcast to tell the stories about the people and events of downtown Silver Spring. The new series features interviews with local business people as well as weekly roundups of events in the Silver Spring Cvic Building and Veterans Plaza.
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Sculpture Exhibition Opens Tomorrow with Public Reception
An exhibition of contemporary sculptures from four county artists will open the 2019 season at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room with a public reception Thursday, Feb. 7.
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Target to Hold Job Fairs for Stores Opening in April
Target is holding two job fairs this week to hire employees in anticipation of opening two small-format stores on April 7, the company announced.
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Resource Fair Set Tomorrow for Those Affected by Shutdown
Furloughed government workers, contractors and others affected by the government shutdown can learn about assistance available to them during a resource fair tomorrow (Jan. 26).