Updated plans for the Falkland Chase apartment complex revealed high-rise buildings and a remodelled courtyard. But some Silver Spring residents worried about the costs, financial and otherwise. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Feb 23, 2007
By Jennifer Deseo | Feb 23, 2007
On Thursday night, Home Properties rolled out details — and pictures — of their proposed development on the northeast corner of 16th Street and East-West Highway. Here’s the score. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Feb 21, 2007
The downtown Silver Spring outlet of this national chain does mezze mezze with traditional Italian dishes. It’s the non-traditional Italian-inspired grub that scores a molto benne. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Feb 21, 2007
The response to this month’s restaurant week was mixed, but special meals at special deals could be back this summer. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Feb 21, 2007
Dear Penguin: Bus stops will be shmeared all over Wayne Avenue and Bonifant Street while the transit center is being built. But I don’t get how three or four out-of-service buses are supposed to sit on those narrow streets for long periods of time, waiting for their scheduled departure. That will screw things up big time. — Gary (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Feb 20, 2007
Management for the downtown Silver Spring mall hopes to add offices above its retail space. Members of the urban advisory committee ask, “If you build it, will they come?” (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