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Source of the Spring covers the latest news, events, and developments in the communities of Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland.

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Construction to Start for Easy Like Sunday in Downtown Silver Spring Construction is about to begin at Easy Like Sunday as the popular Baltimore all-day brunch restaurant expands into downtown Silver Spring.

Construction is about to begin at Easy Like Sunday as the popular Baltimore all-day brunch restaurant expands into downtown Silver Spring.

09.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Purple Line Nears 90 Percent Completion as Spring Street Bridge Work Slips The Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring is now expected to remain closed until summer due to construction delays caused by severe winter weather.

The Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring is now expected to remain closed until summer due to construction delays caused by severe winter weather.

07.03.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Van Hollen Backs Power for the People Act on AI Data Center Energy Use Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is sponsoring legislation that would require AI companies to cover the higher power costs and infrastructure needs caused by their data centers, emphasizing that consumers should not bear these expenses.

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is sponsoring legislation that would require AI companies to cover the higher power costs and infrastructure needs caused by their data centers, emphasizing that consumers should not bear these expenses.

07.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Women Redefining Guitar in Jazz, Blues, and Folk at Say Sister! Festival Several musicians will gather at Seekers Church in Takoma on Friday for the Say Sister! Guitar Festival, celebrating women redefining the guitar across jazz, blues, folk, and avant-garde genres.

Several musicians will gather at Seekers Church in Takoma on Friday for the Say Sister! Guitar Festival, celebrating women redefining the guitar across jazz, blues, folk, and avant-garde genres.

04.03.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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St. Camillus Church Volunteers Support Immigrant Families With Rt. 1 Mutual Aid Volunteers at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring partner with Rt. 1 Mutual Aid to distribute food and supplies to immigrant families.

Volunteers at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring partner with Rt. 1 Mutual Aid to distribute food and supplies to immigrant families.

04.03.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chef Brad Feickert Bringing Soko Butcher Cheesesteaks to Leesburg Soko Butcher Shop & Market chef-owner Brad Feickert is planning an expansion into Virginia’s Loudoun County and has taken over the former La Taqueria taco shop in the Leesburg Historic District.

Soko Butcher Shop & Market chef-owner Brad Feickert is planning an expansion into Virginia’s Loudoun County and has taken over the former La Taqueria taco shop in the Leesburg Historic District.

02.03.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Owner Lidya Demissie Brings Ethiopian Coffee Culture to Takoma at Sabina’s Cafe Ethiopian coffee shop Sabina's Cafe will host its grand opening on Saturday, according to Main Street Takoma.

Ethiopian coffee shop Sabina's Cafe will host its grand opening on Saturday, according to Main Street Takoma.

27.02.2026 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alsobrooks Questions Trump Surgeon General Nominee on Vaccines Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned several of Dr. Casey Means’ dubious sponsorships as a wellness influencer during a confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned several of Dr. Casey Means’ dubious sponsorships as a wellness influencer during a confirmation hearing Wednesday.

27.02.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dominique Dawes Academy Expands in the DMV With New Silver Spring Gym Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes has opened a new location of her eponymous gymnastics academy in her hometown of Silver Spring, marking the fifth location in the DMV region.

Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes has opened a new location of her eponymous gymnastics academy in her hometown of Silver Spring, marking the fifth location in the DMV region.

25.02.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œFresh Catch. New Vibes.” Society Teases Seafood Rebrand in Downtown Silver Spring American-Caribbean fusion eatery Society Restaurant & Lounge has announced plans to rebrand as Society Seafood House in downtown Silver Spring.

American-Caribbean fusion eatery Society Restaurant & Lounge has announced plans to rebrand as Society Seafood House in downtown Silver Spring.

23.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Javonte McDonald Joins Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring After Maryland Labor Role Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring has appointed Prince George’s County native Javonte McDonald as its new executive director, overseeing a team of 7 employees and more than 200 active volunteers.

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring has appointed Prince George’s County native Javonte McDonald as its new executive director, overseeing a team of 7 employees and more than 200 active volunteers.

20.02.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free First-Time Homebuyer Seminar: What to Expect in a Live Online Q&A Session Curious about buying your first home in this competitive market? Join Debbie Gerald of Compass Real Estate and Ramez Fahmy of First Heritage Mortgage on February 28 to learn more. [sponsored]

Curious about buying your first home in this competitive market? Join Debbie Gerald of Compass Real Estate and Ramez Fahmy of First Heritage Mortgage on February 28 to learn more. [sponsored]

20.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal Judge Rules ICE Can’t Re-Detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia After 90 Days A federal judge has blocked ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing the expiration of his 90-day legal detention limit.

A federal judge has blocked ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing the expiration of his 90-day legal detention limit.

19.02.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strathmore Announces Spring Lineup of Free Bloom at Good Hope Concerts Strathmore has announced the return of its free Bloom at Good Hope Concerts series this spring at the Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center in Cloverly.

Strathmore has announced the return of its free Bloom at Good Hope Concerts series this spring at the Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center in Cloverly.

19.02.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Paris Baguette Plans Silver Spring CafΓ© Opening Despite Foreclosure Auction Paris Baguette is moving forward with plans to open a cafΓ© at The Guardian in downtown Silver Spring later this year, as the apartment building heads to a foreclosure auction on February 26.

Paris Baguette is moving forward with plans to open a cafΓ© at The Guardian in downtown Silver Spring later this year, as the apartment building heads to a foreclosure auction on February 26.

17.02.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Maryland Sen. Will Smith and Gov. Wes Moore Back ICE Cooperation Ban The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation last week that bars local law enforcement from entering into cooperation agreements with ICE. Some advocates contend the new law does not sufficiently protect immigrant communities.

The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation last week that bars local law enforcement from entering into cooperation agreements with ICE. Some advocates contend the new law does not sufficiently protect immigrant communities.

16.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Police Renew Call for Tips in the Cynthia Gastelle Cold Case Police in Virginia’s Prince William County are renewing their request for leads in the unsolved case of 20-year-old Cynthia Joan Gastelle of Takoma Park, who was last seen on April 3, 1980.

Police in Virginia’s Prince William County are renewing their request for leads in the unsolved case of 20-year-old Cynthia Joan Gastelle of Takoma Park, who was last seen on April 3, 1980.

16.02.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mardi Gras Returns to Motorkat in Takoma Park This Tuesday Motorkat will bring back its annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday evening with live jazz, cocktails, and food specials.

Motorkat will bring back its annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday evening with live jazz, cocktails, and food specials.

15.02.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poop to Power: How Wastewater Plants Make Renewable Natural Gas for Montgomery County Buses WSSC Water's Piscataway Bioenergy Project converts wastewater into renewable natural gas that powers Montgomery County Ride On buses, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports regional climate goals.

WSSC Water's Piscataway Bioenergy Project converts wastewater into renewable natural gas that powers Montgomery County Ride On buses, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports regional climate goals.

15.02.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Easy Like Sunday Brunch Expands to Downtown Silver Spring at Central Apartments Easy Like Sunday Brunch is expanding beyond Charlotte and Baltimore and plans to open in the coming months at the Central Apartments building in downtown Silver Spring.

Easy Like Sunday Brunch is expanding beyond Charlotte and Baltimore and plans to open in the coming months at the Central Apartments building in downtown Silver Spring.

13.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Catalyst Hot Dogs Expansion: From Silver Spring Food Truck to Restaurant Silver Spring-based food truck Catalyst Hot Dogs is expanding its mission of β€œBringing the Jersey Dog to the DMV” by planning to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Silver Spring-based food truck Catalyst Hot Dogs is expanding its mission of β€œBringing the Jersey Dog to the DMV” by planning to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.

11.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts Seek Game-Day Operations Interns The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts are seeking interns for summer positions and invite applications from high school, college, and young adult students by April 15.

The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts are seeking interns for summer positions and invite applications from high school, college, and young adult students by April 15.

10.02.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farmers Push Back on Maryland Solar Farms, Land Use and Local Zoning Maryland farmers are pushing back against the expansion of solar farms, raising concerns about land use and local zoning regulations.

Maryland farmers are pushing back against the expansion of solar farms, raising concerns about land use and local zoning regulations.

10.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Independence Now Announces FashionAble Inclusive Fashion Show White Oak-based nonprofit Independence Now will host the inclusive fashion show "FashionAble: Couture for a Cause" on April 25.

White Oak-based nonprofit Independence Now will host the inclusive fashion show "FashionAble: Couture for a Cause" on April 25.

08.02.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delegate Lorig Charkoudian Backs Offshore Wind, Storage and Rates Delegate Lorig Charkoudian backs Maryland’s embattled offshore wind project, highlighting its benefits for energy rates and jobs amid growing opposition.

Delegate Lorig Charkoudian backs Maryland’s embattled offshore wind project, highlighting its benefits for energy rates and jobs amid growing opposition.

06.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Silver Spring Rapper She-unO Named Strathmore Bernard/Ebb Finalist Silver Spring rapper and songwriter She-unO is among the nine finalists in this year's Strathmore Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards.

Silver Spring rapper and songwriter She-unO is among the nine finalists in this year's Strathmore Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards.

06.02.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Guardian Apartment Building Foreclosure Auction Set for Feb. 26 The Guardian apartment building in downtown Silver Spring is set for a foreclosure auction later this month.

The Guardian apartment building in downtown Silver Spring is set for a foreclosure auction later this month.

05.02.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Bethesda Restaurants: Sweeteria and Tato’s Expand From Downtown Silver Spring Tato's and Sweeteria Dessert CafΓ©, two eateries that originated in downtown Silver Spring, are hosting grand openings at their new Bethesda locations this week.

Tato's and Sweeteria Dessert CafΓ©, two eateries that originated in downtown Silver Spring, are hosting grand openings at their new Bethesda locations this week.

05.02.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate Action in 2026: Progress Despite Trump Rollbacks Despite the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, global investments in renewable energy and local initiatives are driving significant progress in combating climate change.

Despite the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, global investments in renewable energy and local initiatives are driving significant progress in combating climate change.

03.02.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inventa Towers Lands Volexity and Soar Autism Center in Downtown Silver Spring Volexity and Soar Autism Center have signed leases totaling more than 17,000 square feet of space at Inventa Towers in downtown Silver Spring.

Volexity and Soar Autism Center have signed leases totaling more than 17,000 square feet of space at Inventa Towers in downtown Silver Spring.

03.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0