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Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Chase Spahr
“Because I usually get a lot of presents that I don’t really need, so instead I thought I could give it to people who couldn’t afford it (plus it was my mom’s idea). To be honest, I wasn’t super excited about it until I went to meet Max [Levitt, executive director] at Leveling the Playing…
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#SourceSaturday: Recommend Your Favorite Local Businesses
It’s #SourceSaturday, which is our weekly reminder to shop our local businesses here in the area.
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A Decade Later: The Jug Handle and the Gene Lynch Urban Park
With news of Discovery’s departure from Silver Spring, there has been much speculation about what will happen to the Discovery building and site. And with past issues surrounding the construction of the Silver Spring Transit Center across the street, there had been much attention paid to that project. And now with the start of Purple Line…
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Quarry House Tavern: “The End Is In Sight”
Construction appears to be finishing up at the original location of Quarry House Tavern.
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Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Lana Anderson
“I think that it is important for kids to volunteer because it is good to show them it’s simple to help someone less fortunate than you, but to them it means the world. Not only do they get joy from your kind act, but you do too! The joy of giving is wonderful, and it…
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Two Silver Spring Restaurants Participating in Metropolitan Restaurant Week
Two local restaurants are participating in Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, which will run from Jan. 22-28.
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Silver Spring Cares Superhero: Pavy Bacon
“Little Drops is an online fundraising group whose members donate $5 twice a month to a charity selected by vote through Facebook. After the election, I felt compelled to take action and create the positive change I wanted to see in the world. I was part of a number of progressive Facebook groups and kept…
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Paisano’s Pizza to open on Georgia Avenue
Paisano’s Pizza, a northern Virginia-based chain, plans to open a location at 8213 Georgia Ave., formerly occupied by Radio Shack.
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Discovery to sell Silver Spring headquarters, move to New York City
Discovery Communications, a cornerstone of Silver Spring’s revitalization, will move its headquarters to New York City and sell its downtown building.