Exactly what will occupy the former firehouse on Georgia Avenue is still a mystery. What is sure is that most Silver Spring bloggers want a brewery, according to results of an informal survey. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Dec 21, 2006
By Jennifer Deseo | Dec 21, 2006
The Fenwick Lane senior residence scored a nice chunk of change yesterday from mortgage giant Freddie Mac. The money goes to cleaning up November’s basement flood, which left about 230 residents without a home. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Dec 20, 2006
Moby Dick’s spacious dining room and quick service can’t make up for bland, sometimes salty food and a total lack of booze. Looks like somebody should have asked for directions along the Spice Road. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Dec 20, 2006
The county council is mulling over a temporary lid on new building projects. But critics of the proposal say that any moratorium would suck severely and make MoCo leaders look like assholes. Even councilmembers Valerie Ervin and Nancy Floreen aren’t digging the idea. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Dec 19, 2006
US Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D, Md-8) can add a new title to his resume: chairperson of the Democratic Congressional campaign committee. The 47-year-old was hand picked by Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) to recruit Democratic candidates and to raise money for the 2008 House election, the Washington Post writes. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Dec 19, 2006
Governor-elect Martin O’Malley says he won’t raise taxes during his first year in office, but he is open to suggestions. That’s a good thing, because pols around the state are sweating the budgetary details. (more…)
The Purple Line
Read The Penguin's coverage of a mass-transit project that might roll through downtown Silver Spring.
Hard hat area
What the hell are they building now? Learn more from The Penguin's development coverage.
The Potable Penguin
Boxed wines and rosés are back in vogue. Just ask The Penguin's sommeliers.
Maryland Politics
- “Caylee’s law” bill comes before Md. committee
- Valerie Ervin speaks out in favor of gay marriage in Maryland
- Md. lawmakers push again for chicken drug ban
- Prince George’s opposes financial literacy graduation requirement
- Maryland to get $960 million in foreclosure settlement; Prince George’s could benefit significantly