Events

Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op will host its annual Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 12, from 10am to 3pm, inviting the community to a free day of music, educational programming, food, and family-friendly activities. This year’s theme, “Change Grows Here,” highlights the Co-op’s focus on food, climate, and community. A community bike ride will also take place during the event.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles has been named to The Daily Record’s 2026 Maryland’s Top 100 Women list, marking her second time receiving the recognition after first being honored in 2018. The award recognizes women across the state for professional achievement, leadership, and community impact. (more…)


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Free Lunch & Learn: The 10 Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

Starting a business is exciting, but financial mistakes can create costly challenges at any stage of growth. Join K. Graham Accounting & Advisory, LLC for a free Lunch & Learn designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners build a stronger financial foundation and make more informed business decisions.


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the “Accelerate MoCo” legislative package, led by Councilmember Andrew Friedson and co-led in part by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, aimed at streamlining approval processes for biohealth projects and mixed-income housing developments.

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MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that a Ride On bus stop on eastbound Wayne Avenue between Fenton Street and Cedar Street in Silver Spring (Stop ID 27061) will be closed starting Tuesday, March 24 for approximately two weeks due to sidewalk construction.

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Business

A recently completed apartment conversion in downtown Silver Spring has changed hands. The Guardian, a 167-unit residential building at 8605 Cameron Street, sold for $14.3 million at a substitute trustee’s auction on February 26. The sale reflects the tenant’s interest in a ground lease for the property, according to Maryland Newsletters, which first reported details of the transaction.

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Events

Montgomery County Public Schools is inviting the community to lace up and take part in a brand new event aimed at making a meaningful impact. The first-ever Superintendent’s Shuffle will take place on Saturday, April 11 at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, bringing together students, families, staff, and residents for a morning focused on fitness and giving back.

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