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Taste the World in Fenton Village and the Crossroads Community Food Fair return this weekend for an annual celebration of small, independent restaurants and their ethnic cuisines. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Takoma Park city officials celebrated the unveiling of a new rooftop solar installation at the Municipal Library last week. sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-ne…

Parents, are you looking for safe and creative summer fun for your children? Consider CREATE Arts Center, which offers two options for safe, constructive, and creative summer fun for ages 6 to 14. [sponsored] sourceofthespring.com/sponsored-cont…

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation adjusted 18 Ride On bus schedules this week to improve efficiency and on-time performance. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Rising beef prices, driven by cattle shortages and drought, are straining budgets and prompting consumers to shift toward cheaper protein options like chicken. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

The long-delayed Maryland Purple Line has taken a major step forward, with the final piece of track laid during a ceremony last week in Silver Spring. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Silver Spring-based Princess Awesome, a small children's clothing company, fought for tariff refunds but warns that the payments will not fully offset lost sales and ongoing financial strain caused by Trump-era import duties. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Wheaton & Kensington Restaurant Week runs today through May 17, offering residents and visitors the chance to support local businesses and experience the area’s diverse dining scene. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

AI-generated deepfakes increasingly threaten U.S. elections by spreading convincing misinformation that misleads voters and erodes trust. sourceofthespring.com/montgomery-cou…

Silver Spring Stage opens "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds," a play directed by Caro Dubberly that explores cycles of familial trauma and resilience among three women. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

The Forest Estates Farmers Market is set to kick off its 2026 season this Sunday at General Getty Neighborhood Park. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

New York Times bestselling author Lisa See will discuss her new historical novel about three Chinese women overcoming adversity in post-Civil War Los Angeles at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center on June 16. [sponsored] sourceofthespring.com/sponsored-cont…

A federal plan to restrict imported crabmeat sparks a legal battle and threatens to raise prices, reduce supply, and disrupt Maryland's seafood industry. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Royal Farms has delayed the opening of its new Silver Spring store to Monday, June 1, according to public relations manager Aliyah Atayee. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Another 7-Eleven convenience store in downtown Silver Spring is closing as part of the chain’s plan to shutter hundreds of underperforming locations across North America this year. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Downtown Silver Spring institution Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe has relocated to a larger space in Colesville after a recent ownership change. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Renovations at the Analog Market in downtown Silver Spring continue as Bump ‘n Grind Coffee owner David Fogel works to open the new community space this year. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…

Maryland is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, but uneven access and regulatory challenges threaten the state's ambitious EV adoption goals. sourceofthespring.com/montgomery-cou…

Another Soko Butcher Shop & Market location is in the works as chef-owner Brad Feickert plans to expand into Northern Virginia. sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-ne…

A FIRST Robotics team from Montgomery Blair High School is set to compete for a world championship for the second consecutive time this week. sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-…