The Silver Spring Penguin » Politics

Advisory board: Higher parking rates can help fix county’s fiscal woes

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:16:53 +0000

Montgomery County's operating budget is in a deep, tar-filled pit, but Silver Spring's citizens advisory board has an idea or two about how to fix that.

State delegates propose wine sales at farmers markets

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:39:14 +0000

Two state legislators have pitched a bill that would allow wineries to sell their stuff at farmers markets in Silver Spring and elsewhere, according to the Montgomery County delegation's website.

Politicians parade before 2010 election

Jennifer Deseo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:56:27 +0000

A dry, brisk November morning brought out all the fixtures of a Thanksgiving parade -- floats, big balloons, and local politicians up for re-election.

Stump the Penguin

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:57:06 +0000

Dear Penguin

I live just east of Flower Avenue and would have sworn my block was in Takoma Park. But then I learned there was no voting ward in Tuesday's election for me, as apparently I live in East Silver Spring. My mail is delivered to Takoma Park, zip code 20912. Google Maps tells me I live in Silver Spring, zip code 20912.

One Takoma Park city council member told me the long-standing boundaries are peculiar. Terrific, but can I vote in Takoma Park's elections or what?

Lisa R (via email)

Burger Quest 2009: Adega Wine Cellars

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:49:53 +0000

Adega's Bleu's burger throws the third law of thermodynamics into a state of chaos. Not cool.

County council quashes foot bridge to new library

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:41:37 +0000

The county council on Tuesday rejected proposed changes to Silver Spring's development plan that would allow a pedestrian bridge to be built between downtown's new library and the Wayne Avenue garage.

Library bridge comes up lame in committee vote

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:14:07 +0000

Members of two county council committees on Tuesday voted down the possibility of building a footbridge between Silver Spring's new library and the Wayne Avenue garage.

New boss named for Silver Spring regional center

Jennifer Deseo — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:30:23 +0000

Reemberto Rodriguez becomes the county exec's eyes and ears in below-the-Beltway Silver Spring.

Mail-order wine bill uncorks debate in State House

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:33:32 +0000

Questions on who's receiving direct-to-consumer wine shipments, and who's collecting the sales tax, stump the state legislature.

State House takes legislative swig at bottled mixed drinks

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:46:42 +0000

Should Smirnoff Ice and Bacardi Breezers be sold only at hard-core liquor stores? That depends on whom you ask.