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…)


Announcement

GAITHERSBURG, MD.: Fit Club, a boutique personal training studio specializing in 15 minute adaptive resistance strength training, has officially opened its second location in the Kentlands at 60 Market Street, Suite 213, Gaithersburg. The new studio brings Fit Club’s personalized, coach-led training to residents of Kentlands, Lakelands and the surrounding Gaithersburg community.

Fit Club offers one-on-one ultra effective and efficient strength training sessions built around each client’s goals, schedule and fitness level. Every session is led by a certified trainer in a private, focused setting that suits beginners and experienced athletes alike. Fit Club’s state-of-the-art adaptive resistance technology adjusts in real time to your ability, so each movement is controlled, efficient, and tailored to you. This is strength training built for real life. No crowded gym floor. No long hours at the gym. No guesswork. Just personalized coaching in a comfortable private studio.


Event

Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.

Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.


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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