Starting next Monday, 23 restaurants in and around downtown Silver Spring dish up special menus at special prices. Lunch will run you $12, while dinner will cost either $22 or $30, depending on the restaurant. Reservations may be required at some spots. Click here for a complete list of participating restaurants, and don’t forget to wear something with an elastic waistband. Restaurant week runs through Sunday, Feb 11.
By Jennifer Deseo | Jan 31, 2007
By Jennifer Deseo | Jan 31, 2007
County councilmember Valerie Ervin (D-District 5) says more people would take Ride-On buses if they stuck to a schedule. Transportation officials say it’s out of their hands. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jan 30, 2007
The county council has officially ditched a moratorium on new construction projects. Instead, developers will be allowed to continue their work–with contingencies. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jan 30, 2007
The county’s new director of health services, to be announced today, inherits an overflowing safety net for the uninsured. The problem: Infrastructure can’t keep up with the demand. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jan 29, 2007
Today’s weather: Sunny and cold. The specifics will reveal themselves later, as soon as the Penguin’s weather vane is fixed. Until then, here’s what to expect in your neck of the woods. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jan 26, 2007
Clear your schedules, people. There’s something for everyone this weekend in Silver Spring. Like the arts? Got that. Like science? Got that. Like ax-wielding psycho dads and haunted hotels? Yep, got that, too. (more…)
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