The Montgomery County division of the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission has solicited proposals for a new headquarters. The current facility is very dated and has limited capacity. Out of all the applicants three groups were selected to present their conceptual plans on October 26th, 2006. A minimum 30% affordable housing was required. [...]

Right now two gigantic cranes hover over the site. But if you can’t wait till the dust settles to see the end result of what will become the Silver Spring Gateway, then check out this video rendering created by Pat Kelly’s Clairvoyant Media.
The video gives a birdseye view of this addition to the Silver Spring [...]

Hello There!
Your local Baskin Robbins at 8639A 16th St is having a day to celebrate YOU on October 26th! Our Family and Friends Party commemorates our grand re-opening and gives us a chance to thank you for being a supportive patron.
Come see our beautifully revitalized store between 5pm and 10pm and party with us while [...]

Downtown Continues to Grow
Downtown continues to grow more urban but why are planners so concerned about accommodating parking?
Washington Post
Fidelity & Trust opens Silver Spring Branch
Giving a nod to the revitalization for their branch opening on Sligo Ave, Fidelity & Trust will focus on private commercial loans and mortgages. BizJournal
Good Riddance to Storehouse
A viewer has pointed [...]

According to a poster on the Silver Spring Scene, the site for the Portico condos has been fenced off, indicating that construction could begin soon. Originally a surface parking lot, the proposed project has caused much controversy between the Cameron Hills homeowners and the developer because the homeowners feel the height and density is inappropriate. [...]

Storehouse is Out
A buyer could not be found so say goodbye to Storehouse furniture stores, there is currently one located in the Downtown Silver Spring town center. Storehouse is owned by McLean, Virginia based The Rowe Cos., they recently filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection leading to the close of all Storehouse locations. What would [...]

Sayonara Testudo san
Something else is leaving Silver Spring, the Testudo Sculptures. After six months in downtown the four University of Maryland mascots are off to the auction block.Newswise
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Endorses Ehrlich
The business community in Montgomery County has backed Ehrlich based on the ICC and other business related endeavors.BizJournal
Phillips Seafood Moves Out
One reader points [...]

This is why I’m not so keen on adding residential, you get as much good as you do bad. I stepped in some dog droppings the other day as I made my way past the new Silverton condominiums. As soon as that building opened for occupancy I’ve noticed an increasing number of dog owners [...]