One man and four teen boys were arrested last week after roaming downtown Silver Spring’s vacant streets and finally stealing a dude’s cell phone. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jul 28, 2008
By Jennifer Deseo | Jul 28, 2008
The Penguin’s at it again, unloading more free fun for your summer staycation. Brace yourself. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jul 24, 2008
On Friday, Silver Spring’s regional center celebrates a sign of the times — whatever that might mean. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jul 23, 2008
I like the furniture at Ikea, but their concept of self-assembly sucks. Pictogram instructions that make no sense. Extra screws and bolts. That stupid hex key. It’s torturous. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jul 23, 2008
Congratulations to Susan Carey and Jonathan Jay, who each won a pair of tickets to see “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at the Backroom at Jackie’s (8081 Georgia Ave). (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jul 22, 2008
The county council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $16.7 million appropriation — and then some — to cover the construction of Silver Spring’s transit center. (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