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Maryland Purple Line construction crews will begin additional work this week on the Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring.

Maryland Purple Line Update: Spring Street Bridge Pile Driving Begins

Maryland Purple Line construction crews will begin additional work this week on the Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 3d

Montgomery County opened the country's first Federal Worker Career Center on Thursday, aimed at helping displaced federal workers through tailored services and programs.

Wheaton Career Center Helps Displaced Federal Workers Find Jobs

Montgomery County opened the country's first Federal Worker Career Center on Thursday, aimed at helping displaced federal workers through tailored services and programs.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 5d

Lime & Cilantro is currently temporarily closed due to an "unfortunate circumstance," according to the restaurant.

Lime & Cilantro Temporarily Closed After “Unfortunate Circumstance”

Lime & Cilantro is currently temporarily closed due to an "unfortunate circumstance," according to the restaurant.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 5d

A draft memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget indicates that furloughed federal workers might not get back pay after the government shutdown, prompting criticism from Maryland lawmakers and union leaders who contend this could break a 2019 law that guarantees such pay.

Maryland Lawmakers Challenge OMB Memo on Federal Back Pay

A draft memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget indicates that furloughed federal workers might not get back pay after the government shutdown, prompting criticism from Maryland lawmakers and union leaders who contend this could break a 2019 law that guarantees such pay.

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The culinary team behind Soko Butcher and Koma Café has announced Phia, a new restaurant that will combine Appalachian cooking traditions and history with modern culinary techniques.

Phia Brings Appalachian Cooking and History to Takoma

The culinary team behind Soko Butcher and Koma Café has announced Phia, a new restaurant that will combine Appalachian cooking traditions and history with modern culinary techniques.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 9d

Middle Eastern fast-casual chain Falafel Inc has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring, while construction is underway at a new Insomnia Cookies bakery on Fenton Street.

Falafel Inc and Insomnia Cookies Expand in Downtown Silver Spring

Middle Eastern fast-casual chain Falafel Inc has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring, while construction is underway at a new Insomnia Cookies bakery on Fenton Street.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 11d

The Montgomery County Council approved a bill last month to increase the day care and child care property tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to address the local economic crisis and improve access to child care.

Montgomery County Council Votes to Increase Child Care and Property Tax Credit

The Montgomery County Council approved a bill last month to increase the day care and child care property tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to address the local economic crisis and improve access to child care.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 11d

Custom gelato bar and fruit popsicle shop Fantasticks has closed in Downtown Silver Spring, while Be Miyghty Fitness has moved again within the retail shopping and dining development.

Downtown Silver Spring Retail Shift: Fantasticks Closes, Be Miyghty Fitness Moves

Custom gelato bar and fruit popsicle shop Fantasticks has closed in Downtown Silver Spring, while Be Miyghty Fitness has moved again within the retail shopping and dining development.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 12d

Chido's Tex-Mex Grill celebrates its first anniversary in Downtown Silver Spring this Thursday, and Caribbean eatery The Champs Kitchen is now open inside the Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place.

Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill Marks One Year in Downtown Silver Spring

Chido's Tex-Mex Grill celebrates its first anniversary in Downtown Silver Spring this Thursday, and Caribbean eatery The Champs Kitchen is now open inside the Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 13d

Information technology company Capital Technology Group has leased space for its headquarters at Inventa Towers in downtown Silver Spring.

Inventa Towers Lands Capital Technology Group HQ in Downtown Silver Spring

Information technology company Capital Technology Group has leased space for its headquarters at Inventa Towers in downtown Silver Spring.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 14d

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring has announced that its executive director, Ruth Masterson, is stepping down from the nonprofit this week after serving for seven years.

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring Executive Director Departs This Week

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring has announced that its executive director, Ruth Masterson, is stepping down from the nonprofit this week after serving for seven years.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 16d

Insomnia Cookies and Eden West are gearing up to open in downtown Silver Spring, while Kefa Café and Mandalay continue to face challenges due to decreased business caused by Maryland Purple Line construction.

Insomnia Cookies Targets Downtown Silver Spring in US, Canada, UK Push

Insomnia Cookies and Eden West are gearing up to open in downtown Silver Spring, while Kefa Café and Mandalay continue to face challenges due to decreased business caused by Maryland Purple Line construction.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 16d

Director Julia Harris explores the themes of gun culture and its effect on relationships in "Friends With Guns," a play making its regional debut at Silver Spring Stage from September 26 to October 12.

Silver Spring Stage: “Friends With Guns” Opens this Weekend

Director Julia Harris explores the themes of gun culture and its effect on relationships in "Friends With Guns," a play making its regional debut at Silver Spring Stage from September 26 to October 12.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 18d

The saga of the missing Silver Spring Ace Hardware shop cat Victor has a happy ending, with the "Sheriff of Silver Spring" returning to the store after 14 days.

Missing Store Cat Victor Returns to Silver Spring Ace Hardware

The saga of the missing Silver Spring Ace Hardware shop cat Victor has a happy ending, with the "Sheriff of Silver Spring" returning to the store after 14 days.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 19d

The Buckets and Beats Youth Block Party returns this Friday at Veterans Plaza, featuring basketball and pickleball tournaments, arts activities by CREATE Arts Center, a live DJ, plus free food and prizes for attendees.

Buckets and Beats Youth Block Party Returns to Downtown Silver Spring Friday

The Buckets and Beats Youth Block Party returns this Friday at Veterans Plaza, featuring basketball and pickleball tournaments, arts activities by CREATE Arts Center, a live DJ, plus free food and prizes for attendees.

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Commas is celebrating its grand opening at Ellsworth Place, Zinnia will host Oktoberfest this weekend, and J. Hollinger's has refreshed its popular All-Night Happy Hour menu.

Commas Food Hall Opens in Downtown Silver Spring with Live Music and Food Samples

Commas is celebrating its grand opening at Ellsworth Place, Zinnia will host Oktoberfest this weekend, and J. Hollinger's has refreshed its popular All-Night Happy Hour menu.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 22d

Montgomery County Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who may have witnessed a murder at the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring in 2022, which remains unsolved.

Police Release Photo of Possible Witness in Downtown Silver Spring Unsolved Murder

Montgomery County Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who may have witnessed a murder at the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring in 2022, which remains unsolved.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 22d

Rep. Jamie Raskin pressed FBI Director Kash Patel during an animated House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday to fulfill earlier promises to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Raskin Presses Patel for Epstein Files Release at Heated Hearing

Rep. Jamie Raskin pressed FBI Director Kash Patel during an animated House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday to fulfill earlier promises to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 23d

The Takoma Park Library reopened Monday on Philadelphia Avenue with a celebration of a renewed community gathering space after a three-year renovation.

Takoma Park Library Reopens to Community After Major Renovation

The Takoma Park Library reopened Monday on Philadelphia Avenue with a celebration of a renewed community gathering space after a three-year renovation.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 25d

Metro will close the NoMa-Gallaudet U station this weekend for track work, replacing Red Line trains with free shuttle buses between Union Station and Rhode Island Avenue on Saturday and Sunday.

Metro Red Line Service Change: NoMa-Gallaudet U Station Shuts for Track Upgrades

Metro will close the NoMa-Gallaudet U station this weekend for track work, replacing Red Line trains with free shuttle buses between Union Station and Rhode Island Avenue on Saturday and Sunday.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 25d

Senator Chris Van Hollen on Tuesday slammed the Trump administration's proposed cuts to cancer research, urging the president to restore funding for the National Institutes of Health and its National Cancer Institute.

Van Hollen and Cancer Patients Rally Against Trump’s Proposed NIH Funding Cuts

Senator Chris Van Hollen on Tuesday slammed the Trump administration's proposed cuts to cancer research, urging the president to restore funding for the National Institutes of Health and its National Cancer Institute.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 26d

Silver Spring Ace Hardware staff are asking for the public's help in finding Victor, the beloved shop cat who has gone missing.

Missing: Victor the “Sheriff of Silver Spring” Disappears from Ace Hardware

Silver Spring Ace Hardware staff are asking for the public's help in finding Victor, the beloved shop cat who has gone missing.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 27d

The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced funding for long-awaited improvements to pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, and roadways along Georgia Avenue in Montgomery Hills.

Maryland State Highway Administration Announces $50.8 Million for Georgia Avenue Safety Improvements

The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced funding for long-awaited improvements to pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, and roadways along Georgia Avenue in Montgomery Hills.

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Source of the Spring @sourceofthespring.com · 28d

Pole fitness, yoga, and aerial arts studio Peace In Movement is now open in downtown Silver Spring, offering preview classes and hosting Grand Opening events on September 26 and 27.

Peace In Movement Launches Early Classes Ahead of Grand Opening

Pole fitness, yoga, and aerial arts studio Peace In Movement is now open in downtown Silver Spring, offering preview classes and hosting Grand Opening events on September 26 and 27.

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