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Locavino is the Area’s “Best Local Romantic Restaurant”
Locavino in Downtown Silver Spring has been named “Best Local Romantic Restaurant” by Washington Family Magazine.
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Crime Down but Officer Shortage Impacts Downtown Silver Spring: Commander McBain
Police in downtown Silver Spring recently have had success in lowering certain crimes and in traffic control but staffing shortages impact how officers respond to calls, a Montgomery County police commander told a leading local citizens group Monday.
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County Launches LGBTQ+ Survey as Part of Pride Month
As part of Pride Month in June, the county has launched its first survey of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning residents, officials announced.
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Veterans Plaza to Host World Heritage Festival
Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring will host the World Heritage Festival this Sunday, June 5, according to a tweet from the Silver Spring Urban District.
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Summer Festivals Set to Return to Veterans Plaza
Summer at Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza will once again be filled with festivals, according to a tweet from Eric Rasch, operations manager. Twenty-two festivals are scheduled beginning May 1 through Sept. 25, highlighted by the Silver Spring Jazz Fest on Sept. 10.
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Ice Rink Reopens for Winter Season
The Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza has reopened for the winter season, according to a tweet from Eric Rasch, Operations Manager of the Silver Spring Civic Center.
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Thanksgiving Parade Steps Off Saturday; Parking, Street Closure Info Released
Marching bands, classic cars, scouting groups, dancers, floats, balloons and more (including politicians) will all return to Silver Spring for the county’s annual Thanksgiving Parade, which steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.
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Police Investigating Vandalism in Downtown Silver Spring
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating two vandalisms that occurred on October 12 and 13 at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. Police have released surveillance video of the two suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them.
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Arts & Crafts Fall Fair Returns to Veterans Plaza
The Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Fall Fair is returning to downtown Silver Spring this weekend, after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.