Source of the Spring

Source of the Spring Source of the Spring covers the latest news, events, and developments in the communities of Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland.

The closure of the Gazette left many Silver Spring residents feeling the absence of a local news source. Furthermore, The Washington Post, the former owner of the Gazette, has been reducing its coverage of local news. Source of the Spring was established to address this gap by focusing on news, people, issues, and other relevant information related to Silver Spring and Takoma Park. Our coverage ar

ea generally aligns with the borders of the communities served by the Silver Spring Regional Service Center, which includes the area south of the beltway, Four Corners to the east, the Prince George’s County line to the south, and Rock Creek Park to the west. However, we also occasionally report on areas beyond these borders. Comments Policy

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Zero-waste store GreenThinker is now open in the space previously occupied by FullFillery in Takoma Park.
08/31/2025

Zero-waste store GreenThinker is now open in the space previously occupied by FullFillery in Takoma Park.

Zero-waste store Greenthinker is now open in the space previously occupied by FullFillery in Takoma Park.

Back-to-School Shopping Never Tasted So Good!⁠Show your receipt from an Ellsworth Place purchase now through August 31 a...
08/30/2025

Back-to-School Shopping Never Tasted So Good!⁠

Show your receipt from an Ellsworth Place purchase now through August 31 and enjoy 10% off your Commas meal + a free soda at C³ Bar!⁠

Taste global bites from:⁠

🍛 6 Skewers
🌮 J&J Mex-Taqueria
🥔 TATO's
🥟 MoMo Hub⁠
🥩 Tokoa Cheesesteaks
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Find Commas on Level 3 in Ellsworth Place – 8661 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910.⁠

Operating Hours:⁠

Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.⁠
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.⁠
Sunday - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.⁠
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Come hungry, leave happy. Commas is the perfect start to the school year!⁠

Maryland Purple Line officials say that the Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection in downtown Silver Spring will r...
08/28/2025

Maryland Purple Line officials say that the Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection in downtown Silver Spring will reopen around the first week of September.

Maryland Purple Line officials say that the Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection in downtown Silver Spring will reopen around the first week of September as construction progresses on the light…

Bete Ethiopian Cuisine has permanently closed in downtown Silver Spring.
08/26/2025

Bete Ethiopian Cuisine has permanently closed in downtown Silver Spring.

Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe has permanently closed in downtown Silver Spring after 16 years of operation. Most of the interior fixtures and furniture have been removed from the restaurant.

DMV Summer Restaurant Week has been extended through the end of August, with 230 participating restaurants aiming to boo...
08/26/2025

DMV Summer Restaurant Week has been extended through the end of August, with 230 participating restaurants aiming to boost business after a decline in reservations following President Donald Trump's recent federal law enforcement actions in D.C.

DMV Summer Restaurant Week has been extended through the end of August, with 230 participating restaurants aiming to boost business after a decline in reservations following President Donald Trump’s…

Takoma Park Folk Festival returns on September 7 with 50 live acts, an expanded crafts show, diverse food options, and a...
08/25/2025

Takoma Park Folk Festival returns on September 7 with 50 live acts, an expanded crafts show, diverse food options, and a full day of community programs.

The Maryland Department of Aging has awarded a $13,080 grant to Tamarack Triangle Village to support community programs ...
08/24/2025

The Maryland Department of Aging has awarded a $13,080 grant to Tamarack Triangle Village to support community programs that help older adults age in place.

Beloved Westfield Wheaton Chinese restaurant Hollywood East Cafe will permanently close this weekend after nearly 30 yea...
08/22/2025

Beloved Westfield Wheaton Chinese restaurant Hollywood East Cafe will permanently close this weekend after nearly 30 years of operation.

Beloved Wheaton Chinese restaurant Hollywood East Cafe will permanently close this weekend after nearly 30 years of operation.

The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded over 30 Silver Spring and Takoma Park businesses grants ranging from $...
08/20/2025

The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded over 30 Silver Spring and Takoma Park businesses grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 this month through the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program.

The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded over 30 businesses in Silver Spring and Takoma Park grants of $5,000 to $40,000 this month through the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program.

A 7-Eleven convenience store at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment building will close on Wednesday as part of the chain...
08/18/2025

A 7-Eleven convenience store at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment building will close on Wednesday as part of the chain's plan to shut down over 400 locations.

A 7-Eleven convenience store at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment building will close on Wednesday as part of the chain’s plan to shut down over 400 locations.

Wings on Deck has relocated from its previous spot on Georgia Avenue and is now open in the former Horace and Dickies bu...
08/17/2025

Wings on Deck has relocated from its previous spot on Georgia Avenue and is now open in the former Horace and Dickies building in D.C.'s Takoma neighborhood.

Wings on Deck has relocated from its previous spot on Georgia Avenue and is now open in the former Horace and Dickies building in D.C.’s Takoma neighborhood.

Five Silver Spring restaurants are participating in DMV Summer Restaurant Week, offering multi-course meals at discounte...
08/15/2025

Five Silver Spring restaurants are participating in DMV Summer Restaurant Week, offering multi-course meals at discounted prices from August 18 to August 24.

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