Silver Spring local news
The latest Silver Spring, Maryland news: neighbor reports filed on Gazetz plus headlines from Source of the Spring, MoCo360 (Bethesda Magazine), Montgomery Community Media, each linked to the original source.
From neighbors on Gazetz
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Best lemonade stand - Plyers Mill Road
Best lemonade stand - Plyers Mill Road. #lemonadestand
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Storms in Kensington and Silver spring
Storms in Kensington and Silver spring! Down pours but then blue skies 15 min later!
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Great lemonade stand - donations only!
On a nearly 100 degree day, come and get ice cold lemonade!
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Two cars left unlocked in driveway and someone ransacked!!!
My son and I left our cars unlocked the other night. When we woke up it was clear someone went through both cars. The only item missing was a sweatshirt and book bag but everything was thrown around…
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Paving of Stephen Knolls subdivision
The Stephen Knolls neighborhood is getting completely repaved. It’s a new compound being used for the asphalt that supposedly is stronger but bumpier to start. With wear, the bumpiness will be…
Local headlines
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Analog Market Seeks Vendors in Downtown Silver Spring
Analog Market vendors are being sought as Bump ‘n Grind Coffee owner David Fogel works to open the new community space in downtown Silver Spring.
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Lidl signs on to open in Silver Spring’s White Oak Town Center
Affordable, German-owned grocer replaces Amazon Fresh The post Lidl signs on to open in Silver Spring’s White Oak Town Center appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Momiji Sushi & Izakaya Opens in Downtown Silver Spring
Momiji Sushi & Izakaya has made its public debut in downtown Silver Spring following a brief soft opening.
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Texas man accused of striking officer with gun in Silver Spring
Plus: Takoma Park mayor’s race favors incumbent Searcy; New leasing team to oversee Downtown Silver Spring storefronts The post Texas man accused of striking officer with gun in Silver Spring appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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20-year-old charged in connection with shooting that killed 13-year-old from Silver Spring
Plus: Halloween house party in Bethesda brings back focus on short-term rentals; Garden of Lights to return to Brookside Gardens The post 20-year-old charged in connection with shooting that killed 13-year-old from Silver Spring appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Silver Spring Weekend Events: Concert, Market and 5K
This weekend's events include the annual Tribute to America's Veterans Concert, the Fall Makers Market, and the Long Branch Main Street 5K Fun Run and Walk.
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Silver Spring man, 71, faces DUI charges after fleeing deputies on the Eastern Shore
A 71-year-old Silver Spring man faces DUI charges after ignoring a deputy’s lights and siren, then trying to flee. Queen Anne’s County deputies were running traffic stops near Dominion Road… Read More The post Silver Spring man, 71, faces DUI charges after fleeing deputies on…
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Man fatally stabbed in Wheaton, Montgomery County police say
Updated Nov. 4 at 6:27 PM Montgomery County police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 42-year-old Silver Spring man early Monday in Wheaton and believe it was an isolated… Read More The post Man fatally stabbed in Wheaton, Montgomery County police say appeared first on…
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Maryland Democrats Expect Reelection Wins and a Blue Wave
As Rep. Jamie Raskin and Maryland Democrats expect to be sworn in again, they also hope for a nationwide blue wave.
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Rappaport Leads Retail Leasing at Downtown Silver Spring
McLean, Va.-based commercial real estate firm Rappaport has been tapped to lead retail leasing for the Downtown Silver Spring shopping and dining development.
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Silver Spring man pleads guilty to espionage on behalf of Ethiopia
Plus: Police investigate deadly cyclist, Ride On bus collision in Rockville; Conviction of Rockville student in mass school shooting threat upheld by court The post Silver Spring man pleads guilty to espionage on behalf of Ethiopia appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Silver Spring voters say what’s motivating their choices on Election Day
On Election Day, MCM talked with voters in downtown Silver Spring about what is motivating their decisions at the ballot box and what issues are most important to them. Watch… Read More The post Silver Spring voters say what’s motivating their choices on Election Day appeared…
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Darkest Hour’s ‘Suffer Divine’ Explores Rage and Hope
Takoma Park metalcore pioneers Darkest Hour have released their 11th studio album, 'Suffer Divine,' on MNRK Heavy.
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Garden of Lights Returns to Brookside Gardens November 20
Montgomery Parks will bring back the popular Garden of Lights this month for the holiday season, transforming Brookside Gardens into a dazzling winter wonderland lit by more than a million twinkling lights.
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Driver dies after vehicle overturns in Wheaton
Plus: 3 people shot in Silver Spring; Japanese 'supper club' sneak peek The post Driver dies after vehicle overturns in Wheaton appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Purple Line Small Business Grants: Apply by November 7
The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the third round of 2026 Purple Line Small Business Grant Program awards.
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Overnight Purple Line Work Closes Two Wayne Avenue Sections
Maryland Purple Line officials have announced that two sections of Wayne Avenue near downtown Silver Spring will close overnight next week for overhead catenary wire installation.
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James Peniston’s Bronze Leaves Celebrate a School Anniversary
Takoma Park sculptor James Peniston's latest commission, featuring ginkgo leaves and branches, is being installed at the John Burroughs School in St. Louis for the school's 100th anniversary.
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Voting Rights Toolkit Brings Election Lessons to Wheaton High
Educators at Wheaton High School and across the country are using toolkits and hands-on activities, including visiting ballot drop boxes, to teach students about the importance of voting rights.
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Silver Spring Showcase Concert Set for November 14
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce will host a new Showcase Community Concert on November 14, bringing together business, culture, and community through live music.
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Rep. Raskin’s Campaign Travel Draws Praise and Criticism
Rep. Jamie Raskin campaigns nationwide to boost Democrats in key races, drawing both praise for his activism and criticism for focusing on races outside his district.
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Momiji Sushi & Izakaya Begins Soft Opening in Downtown Silver Spring
Japanese eatery Momiji Sushi & Izakaya is currently holding its soft opening in downtown Silver Spring.
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Reflection Pavilion Project Begins in Downtown Silver Spring
Shepherd’s Table held a groundbreaking ceremony last week with local leaders to mark the start of construction on a new outdoor Reflection Pavilion at Progress Place in downtown Silver Spring.
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Metro Urgent Dental Opens in Downtown Silver Spring
Metro Urgent Dental is now open at 923 Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring.
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Silver Spring Zombie Walk Returns Saturday Evening
Downtown Silver Spring’s annual Zombie Walk returns Saturday with a dance party and classic horror films.
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Three Weeks of Overnight Work Planned for Spring Street Bridge
Temporary overnight work on the Spring Street Bridge is scheduled to begin Monday evening and continue for about three weeks.
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AFI Silver Latin American Film Festival Sets Attendance Record
The AFI Latin American Film Festival drew record attendance as diverse audiences gathered to celebrate culture and community through film.
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Flash Bus Rapid Transit Marks Six Years in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is celebrating the sixth anniversary of its free-to-ride Flash Bus Rapid Transit service, which launched in 2020 with daily and rush-hour routes to and from downtown Silver Spring.
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Former Velatis Caramels Store to Become Vape Shop
A tobacco, vape & cigars store is set to open in the former home of Velatis Caramels in downtown Silver Spring.
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MilePost 7 Pub Seeks Staff Ahead of Takoma Park Opening
MilePost 7 Pub is now hiring for all front-of-house and back-of-house positions as the new Takoma Park eatery prepares to open in the coming weeks.
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Spring Street Bridge Construction Nears Completion in Downtown Silver Spring
Maryland Transit Administration officials announced this week that construction on the long-delayed Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring is nearly complete and that the bridge will soon reopen to traffic.
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Takoma Park Advances City-Run Takoma Soccer League
The Takoma Park City Council has advanced a plan to replace its longtime soccer program with a city-run youth league in 2027.
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Raskin Calls for Probe of Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ads
President Donald Trump’s new taxpayer-funded television ads are sparking backlash from Rep. Jamie Raskin and Maryland Democrats, who call them illegal and a misuse of federal dollars.
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Purple Line Wayne-Fenton Closure Delayed to Late November
Maryland Purple Line officials have announced that the temporary overnight closure of the Wayne Avenue-Fenton Street intersection in downtown Silver Spring has been postponed to late November.
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Purple Line Work Closes Downtown Silver Spring Intersection Overnight
The Wayne Avenue–Fenton Street intersection in downtown Silver Spring will be closed overnight for Maryland Purple Line work through Thursday, October 15.
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Montgomery County Braces for Maryland Medicaid Coverage Losses
About 4,500 Maryland immigrants with legal status will lose full Medicaid eligibility this week under the first of several major changes in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Montgomery County Seeks Performers for Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade
Montgomery County officials are inviting applications from vibrant groups and performers to participate in this year's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring on November 21.
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MilePost 7 Pub to Open in Former Mansa Kunda Space
Soko Butcher, Koma Café, and Phia Restaurant chef-owner Brad Feickert is set to further expand his DMV restaurant footprint by opening MilePost 7 Pub in the former Mansa Kunda space in Takoma Park.
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Takoma Park Folk Festival Returns Sunday With Nearly 50 Acts
After several days of storms and rain, conditions appear to be improving for Sunday’s Takoma Park Folk Festival, though rain and wind gusts remain possible.
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Commas Reopening Adds Two Vendors in Downtown Silver Spring
The Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place will celebrate a grand reopening this Saturday with the debut of two new concepts and the return of two fan favorites.
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