Insomnia Cookies will celebrate the grand opening of its new downtown Silver Spring bakery this Saturday, offering a free Classic cookie to customers who sign up for its Insomnia Rewards program from noon until 3 a.m.

Inventa Towers in downtown Silver Spring has received WiredScore Platinum status, which is awarded to buildings that demonstrate exceptional technology across various categories.

The annual Garden of Lights outdoor winter exhibit and the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade are back this weekend.

All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot chain Top Pot Hot Pot & K BBQ has signed a lease for the space formerly occupied by Red Lobster in Downtown Silver Spring.

Lime & Cilantro will reopen on Tuesday after being temporarily closed for two months due to what the Montgomery Hills restaurant previously called "ongoing legal issues."

The opening of the Insomnia Cookies bakery in downtown Silver Spring appears to be imminent, with its window coverings removed and its menu screens now active.

Metro will close the Bethesda Red Line station this weekend to advance construction of the Maryland Purple Line and conduct track maintenance.

Maryland Representatives Jamie Raskin and Andy Harris have condemned a last-minute provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over the non-disclosure of electronic data, calling it corrupt political self-dealing.

Chez Aviole has signed a lease for the space previously occupied by Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine at 7912 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring.

The House approved a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, but Maryland's Democratic representatives opposed the measure because it lacked commitments to address rising Obamacare costs.

Local restaurants Zinnia, Motorkat, and Takoma Bev Co. have launched an end-of-year food drive to support the Capital Area Food Bank, which works year-round to combat food insecurity and its root causes in the region.

The Wayne Plaza office building in downtown Silver Spring, along with five other properties in Montgomery County owned by Brookfield, was sold at a foreclosure auction last month.

The Maryland State Highway Administration will permanently close the median on 16th Street at Grace Church Road on Monday as part of the agency's Montgomery Hills Safety and Accessibility Project.

The owners of the Ellsworth Place mall in downtown Silver Spring have denied an online report claiming that the Don Pollo Charbroiled Chicken space is available for lease.

Lime & Cilantro remains closed due to what the restaurant describes as "ongoing legal issues."

Rep. Jamie Raskin has charged that the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January.

The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act increases penalties for reckless, aggressive, and negligent driving to improve road safety, inspired by Lt. Patrick Kepp's experience of suffering severe injuries from a careless driver.

This weekend's events include the free Tribute to America's Veterans Concert at the American Legion Post 41 on Friday, and the Fall Makers Market in Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday.

Emma's Torch has taken over a long-vacant space at 1200 East-West Highway in downtown Silver Spring to establish a flagship Culinary Training Center for refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of human trafficking.

Director Jacquelin Youm discusses her approach to the farcical classic "Tartuffe" at Silver Spring Stage, emphasizing the play's universal themes and the importance of humor during turbulent times.

The Takoma Park City Council recently addressed the rising food insecurity worsened by the federal government shutdown, emphasizing the importance of community support and programs like Meals on Wheels.

Access to the sidewalk at the upcoming Silver Spring Library station has reopened as construction crews continue work on the Maryland Purple Line in downtown Silver Spring.

Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Thursday, just two days before the cuts to Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect.

Maryland Purple Line officials have applied for a Temporary Noise Waiver to permit nighttime construction at the Spring Street Bridge site in downtown Silver Spring.

Maryland's attorney general and 24 other states have sued the Trump administration over the planned suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Outback Steakhouse has permanently closed its location at the Ellsworth Place mall in downtown Silver Spring, according to posted signage.

Sweeteria Dessert Café, famous for its Thai-inspired sweets in downtown Silver Spring, is expanding with a new location under construction at 7525 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda.

Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks have rejected a Republican proposal that would provide back pay only to certain essential federal workers during the government shutdown.

Solaire Social will close its doors permanently on Friday, October 24.

The annual downtown Silver Spring Zombie Walk and Takoma Park Monster Bash events will celebrate the Spooky Season on Saturday.

The No Kings protests on Saturday attracted participants who peacefully voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies, highlighting themes of free speech and democratic ideals.

Fenton Village restaurants Vicino Ristorante Italiano and Sheger Spring Café are celebrating important milestones of continuous operation and are inviting customers to join the festivities.

Scouting America Troop 23G, which meets at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in downtown Silver Spring, welcomes middle and high school girls from all backgrounds to join.

Silver Spring and Takoma Park residents have many options to join the second annual No Kings Day of Peaceful Action this Saturday, with over 2,500 protests planned nationwide and 19 in Montgomery County.

Café via Roma has reopened with limited hours as the Bonifant Street restaurant continues to navigate Maryland Purple Line construction in downtown Silver Spring.

Invasive spotted lanternflies from Asia, first found in the U.S. in 2014, have spread across Maryland, threatening local plants and prompting control and reporting efforts by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

The Maryland Department of Transportation has started accepting a third round of applications for grants of up to $50,000 as part of its four-year Purple Line Small Business Grant Program.

Maryland Purple Line construction crews will begin additional work this week on the Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring.

Montgomery County opened the country's first Federal Worker Career Center on Thursday, aimed at helping displaced federal workers through tailored services and programs.

Lime & Cilantro is currently temporarily closed due to an "unfortunate circumstance," according to the restaurant.

A draft memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget indicates that furloughed federal workers might not get back pay after the government shutdown, prompting criticism from Maryland lawmakers and union leaders who contend this could break a 2019 law that guarantees such pay.

The culinary team behind Soko Butcher and Koma Café has announced Phia, a new restaurant that will combine Appalachian cooking traditions and history with modern culinary techniques.

Middle Eastern fast-casual chain Falafel Inc has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring, while construction is underway at a new Insomnia Cookies bakery on Fenton Street.

The Montgomery County Council approved a bill last month to increase the day care and child care property tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to address the local economic crisis and improve access to child care.

Custom gelato bar and fruit popsicle shop Fantasticks has closed in Downtown Silver Spring, while Be Miyghty Fitness has moved again within the retail shopping and dining development.

Chido's Tex-Mex Grill celebrates its first anniversary in Downtown Silver Spring this Thursday, and Caribbean eatery The Champs Kitchen is now open inside the Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place.

Information technology company Capital Technology Group has leased space for its headquarters at Inventa Towers in downtown Silver Spring.

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring has announced that its executive director, Ruth Masterson, is stepping down from the nonprofit this week after serving for seven years.

Insomnia Cookies and Eden West are gearing up to open in downtown Silver Spring, while Kefa Café and Mandalay continue to face challenges due to decreased business caused by Maryland Purple Line construction.

Director Julia Harris explores the themes of gun culture and its effect on relationships in "Friends With Guns," a play making its regional debut at Silver Spring Stage from September 26 to October 12.