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Over 30 Silver Spring, Takoma Park Businesses Receive Purple Line Grants

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 20, 2025 at 10:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded over 30 businesses in Silver Spring and Takoma Park grants of $5,000 to $40,000 this month through the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program.

Downtown Silver Spring 7-Eleven Shutting Down August 20

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 18, 2025 at 9:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

A 7-Eleven convenience store at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment building will close on Wednesday as part of the chain’s plan to shut down over 400 locations.

Wings on Deck Opens in Takoma at Former Horace and Dickies Location

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 17, 2025 at 10:00 am | Categories: Takoma Park, MD

Wings on Deck has relocated from its previous spot on Georgia Avenue and is now open in the former Horace and Dickies building in D.C.’s Takoma neighborhood.

All Set, J. Hollinger’s, and More: Silver Spring Highlights DMV Restaurant Week

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 at 7:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

Five Silver Spring restaurants are participating in DMV Summer Restaurant Week, offering multi-course meals at discounted prices from August 18 to August 24.

Villatoro Fundraiser Set for Sunday at El Gavilan Restaurant in Long Branch

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 14, 2025 at 8:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

El Gavilan Restaurant is hosting a community fundraiser on Sunday to support El Golfo owner Ada Villatoro, who is battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and facing significant medical expenses.

Construction Progress at Bump ‘n Grind Coffee’s Analog Market in Downtown Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 at 7:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

Renovations at Bump ‘n Grind Coffee’s Analog Market in downtown Silver Spring aim to create a unique “third space” that combines shopping, dining, and entertainment to enhance community inclusion.

New Persian Eatery 6 Skewers Brings Kabobs and More to Downtown Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 at 7:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

Persian eatery 6 Skewers has joined five other vendors in a soft launch as the Commas food hall prepares to open at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.

GoFundMe for El Golfo Restaurant Owner Ada Villatoro Surpasses $56,000 After Local Support

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 at 8:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

A GoFundMe campaign for El Golfo Restaurant owner Ada Villatoro has raised more than $56,000 to help cover her medical expenses after her diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.

Party Warehouse and The Urban Winery Offer Specials for Shop Greater Silver Spring Week

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 at 8:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce will host the first-ever Shop Greater Silver Spring Week from August 10 to 16 to promote support for local businesses through discounts and promotions.

Dominique Dawes Academy Announces Silver Spring Gym as Next Step in National Expansion

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 7, 2025 at 8:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

Olympic gold medalist and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes is expanding her gymnastics academy into her hometown as part of a plan to open 50 locations across the U.S. over the next five years.

Third Hill Brewing Co. Rolls Out Founders Club Membership to Secure Future in Downtown Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 at 9:00 am | Categories: Silver Spring, MD

Third Hill Brewing Co. seeks community support to purchase its building and secure its future in downtown Silver Spring.

National Night Out Brings Community Events to Downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm | Categories: Silver Spring, MD, Takoma Park, MD

National Night Out will take place Tuesday evening in Downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park, featuring music, games, and opportunities to connect with local police and fire departments.

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