The county planning board has given Discovery Communications the green light to turn part of its public garden in downtown Silver Spring into a daycare facility for its employees’ kids. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Apr 14, 2008
By Jennifer Deseo | Mar 6, 2008
It’s a done deal: National Public Radio has chosen The District over Silver Spring for its new 400,000 square-foot world headquarters. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Jan 14, 2008
Several historic societies want to protect the Perpetual Bank building on Georgia Avenue from the wrecking ball. But a lawyer for the building’s owners asks: What’s the big friggin’ deal? (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Nov 27, 2007
A proposed change to county zoning laws could mean fewer pocket parks and more entertainment venues in Silver Spring’s central business district. (more…)
By Ronald Pace | Oct 24, 2007
County council member Valerie Ervin (D-5) said city living isn’t going anywhere, but that shouldn’t dissuade a little green space here and there. (more…)
By Jennifer Deseo | Sep 24, 2007
Changes to a county zoning law could give broadcast studios more head room in the Ripley district. (more…)
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