About 4,500 Maryland immigrants with legal status will lose full Medicaid eligibility this week under the first of several major changes in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Montgomery County officials are inviting applications from vibrant groups and performers to participate in this year's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring on November 21.

Soko Butcher, Koma Café, and Phia Restaurant chef-owner Brad Feickert is set to further expand his DMV restaurant footprint by opening MilePost 7 Pub in the former Mansa Kunda space in Takoma Park.

After several days of storms and rain, conditions appear to be improving for Sunday’s Takoma Park Folk Festival, though rain and wind gusts remain possible.

The Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place will celebrate a grand reopening this Saturday, featuring the debut of two new concepts and the return of two fan favorites.

The North Woodside House Tour in Silver Spring this weekend will offer plenty of history, architectural variety, and lessons on restoring and updating older homes.

The Takoma Park Folk Festival returns to its roots with traditional and contemporary folk music, a crafts show, and interactive events for all ages.

Silver Spring Stage begins a three-week run of "Bernhardt/Hamlet," a play about actress Sarah Bernhardt's groundbreaking choice to play Hamlet and theater's power to challenge norms and celebrate artistry.

Kosher Chinese restaurant Holy Chow! may permanently close this weekend amid declining sales and community support over the past two to three years.

Montgomery Parks will open its newest park in downtown Silver Spring this Friday evening with a ribbon-cutting celebration featuring live music, food, and beer trucks.

Momiji Sushi & Izakaya is now hiring for several positions ahead of its opening in downtown Silver Spring.

The Takoma Park Folk Festival is preparing for this year’s event with a fundraiser this Sunday evening at El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring.

Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban artist Cimafunk will headline this year's Silver Spring Jazz Festival in downtown Silver Spring on Saturday afternoon.

Beloved breakfast and lunch eatery Lemon Slice Cafe is now under new ownership, with chef Beth Yohannes relocating to Dallas to be closer to family.

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will launch its expanded Flash BRT service from downtown Silver Spring to Columbia on Tuesday as part of 20 Ride On bus route schedule changes.

Seven local restaurants were named to Washingtonian's “The Best Cheap Eats Around the DC Area” list published by the magazine last week.

Maryland Purple Line officials shared several construction updates for the greater Silver Spring, Long Branch, and Lyttonsville areas this week.

The former Solaire Social and Black Diamond Restaurant & Lounge spaces in downtown Silver Spring are being marketed for lease, and Lamoon Thai has been listed for sale.

Several eateries in Silver Spring and Wheaton are participating in this year’s Summer Restaurant Week, which runs through Sunday, August 30.

Ethiopian coffee cart Yirgacheffe Coffee recently opened at the Amoco gas station in downtown Silver Spring.

Montgomery Blair High School students are teaching free STEM classes for K-12 students this month as part of a six-year-old outreach program led by the school’s robotics team.

Patricia Windham Kelly, a lifelong music educator and choir singer, inspired thousands of students and enriched her community through her passion for music.

Nips Juice House is moving to the nearby Commas food hall in downtown Silver Spring and is expected to open later this year.

Nips Juice House has permanently closed after a five-year run in downtown Silver Spring.

Takoma Park is expanding its AI-powered stop sign enforcement camera program this week as part of a four-year pilot that city officials say will improve pedestrian safety.

Amazon One Medical is continuing its expansion in the DMV region and opening a downtown Silver Spring office in partnership with MedStar Health.

Buna & Barley co-owner Teff Teffera says the idea for the newly opened Ethiopian specialty store came from the corner shops he and his partner grew up with in Addis Ababa.

Local nonprofit Christalis is hosting its 12th annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk and Pop-Up Market in Takoma Park on September 27.

Four Silver Spring-based community organizations are recipients of Beyond The Rails grants from Purple Line Transit Partners.

Beer and wine sales have resumed at Locavino wine café in Downtown Silver Spring after the eatery's new alcohol license was approved this week.

Ethiopian specialty convenience store Buna & Barley is now open in the former home of Wesenyelesh International Market in downtown Silver Spring.

Kaldi’s Social House and Cafe K in downtown Silver Spring have joined the Coffee Card digital membership program, which offers discounts at local independent cafés and fosters community among coffee enthusiasts.

Maryland Purple Line live-wire testing has expanded to Silver Spring, with trains now running between the Lyttonsville and Bethesda stations.

The Vien An Buddhist Association is celebrating the grand opening of its new Colesville temple this weekend, a project that has taken more than 20 years to complete.

Popular brunch eatery Easy Like Sunday is now open on the ground floor of the Central apartment building in downtown Silver Spring.

Commas Food Hall in downtown Silver Spring provides local chefs and entrepreneurs with space to operate their businesses at lower initial costs.

The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts fought hard in a tight playoff game, capping a memorable season marked by teamwork and growth.

Wildwood Summer Theatre stages "The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals," a witty, energetic homage to 1950s horror that features young performers and explores themes of autonomy and community.

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has announced several travel alternatives as part of Metro's Red Line remains closed through early September for major construction.

Silver Spring fantasy novelist and communications consultant Dan Desai Martin joined the Maryland Writers Association Board on July 1 to support and promote the state's writing community.

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is lowering speed limits in several residential neighborhoods and downtown boulevards in Silver Spring, Wheaton, and across the county to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

The annual International Food & Craft Festival will return to Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring this Sunday afternoon.

Coffee Card is a new digital membership program that offers discounts at local independent cafés and fosters community among coffee enthusiasts.

The annual Takoma Park Garlic Fest is set to return this weekend, featuring this year’s garlic harvest, which will be available for purchase at vendor stands.

The Long Branch neighborhood has been designated an official Main Street Maryland community, marking a major milestone in the revitalization of one of Montgomery County's most culturally vibrant commercial districts.

Downtown Silver Spring-based CCI Health Services has welcomed the inaugural class of its Family Medicine Residency Program, marking the healthcare nonprofit's official transition to a teaching institution.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for another round of awards from its four-year Purple Line Small Business Grant Program.

Beer and wine sales are expected to resume next month at the award-winning Locavino wine café in Downtown Silver Spring after a temporary lapse in the restaurant’s alcohol license.

Construction continues at Easy Like Sunday as the well-loved Baltimore brunch spot is expanding into downtown Silver Spring.

Despite a 12-3 defeat, the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts' Gabe Pegues and Christian Dray excelled for the Ripken League All-Stars.