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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

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Metro will close the Bethesda Red Line station this weekend to advance construction of the Maryland Purple Line and cond...
11/14/2025

Metro will close the Bethesda Red Line station this weekend to advance construction of the Maryland Purple Line and conduct track maintenance.

Maryland Representatives Jamie Raskin and Andy Harris have condemned a last-minute provision that allows senators to sue...
11/14/2025

Maryland Representatives Jamie Raskin and Andy Harris have condemned a last-minute provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over the non-disclosure of electronic data, calling it corrupt political self-dealing.

Maryland Representatives Jamie Raskin and Andy Harris have condemned a last-minute provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over the non-disclosure of electronic data…

Chez Aviole has signed a lease for the space previously occupied by Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine at 7912 Georgia Ave. ...
11/13/2025

Chez Aviole has signed a lease for the space previously occupied by Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine at 7912 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring.

The House approved a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, but Maryland's Democratic ...
11/13/2025

The House approved a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, but Maryland's Democratic representatives opposed the measure because it lacked commitments to address rising Obamacare costs.

The House approved a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, but Maryland’s Democratic representatives opposed the measure because it lacked commitments to address…

Zinnia, Motorkat & Takoma Bev Co. have launched an end-of-year food drive to support the Capital Area Food Bank, which w...
11/12/2025

Zinnia, Motorkat & Takoma Bev Co. have launched an end-of-year food drive to support the Capital Area Food Bank, which works year-round to combat food insecurity and its root causes in the region.

Local restaurants Zinnia, Motorkat, and Takoma Bev Co. have launched an end-of-year food drive to support the Capital Area Food Bank, which works year-round to combat food insecurity and its root…

The Wayne Plaza office building in downtown Silver Spring, along with five other properties in Montgomery County owned b...
11/11/2025

The Wayne Plaza office building in downtown Silver Spring, along with five other properties in Montgomery County owned by Brookfield, was sold at a foreclosure auction last month.

The Maryland State Highway Administration will permanently close the median on 16th Street at Grace Church Road on Monda...
11/09/2025

The Maryland State Highway Administration will permanently close the median on 16th Street at Grace Church Road on Monday as part of the agency's Montgomery Hills Safety and Accessibility Project.

The Maryland State Highway Administration will permanently close the median on 16th Street at Grace Church Road on Monday as part of the agency’s Montgomery Hills Safety and Accessibility Project.

The owners of the Ellsworth Place mall in downtown Silver Spring have denied an online report claiming that the Don Poll...
11/08/2025

The owners of the Ellsworth Place mall in downtown Silver Spring have denied an online report claiming that the Don Pollo Charbroiled Chicken space is available for lease.

Lime & Cilantro remains closed due to what the restaurant describes as "ongoing legal issues."
11/07/2025

Lime & Cilantro remains closed due to what the restaurant describes as "ongoing legal issues."

Lime & Cilantro remains closed due to what the restaurant describes as “ongoing legal issues.”…

Rep. Jamie Raskin has charged that the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was hal...
11/07/2025

Rep. Jamie Raskin has charged that the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January.

The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act increases penalties for reckless, aggressive, and negligent driving to improve road safety...
11/05/2025

The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act increases penalties for reckless, aggressive, and negligent driving to improve road safety.

The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act increases penalties for reckless, aggressive, and negligent driving to improve road safety, inspired by Lt. Patrick Kepp’s experience of suffering severe injuries from a…

This weekend's events include the free Tribute to America's Veterans Concert at the American Legion on Friday, and the F...
11/05/2025

This weekend's events include the free Tribute to America's Veterans Concert at the American Legion on Friday, and the Fall Makers Market in Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday.

This weekend’s events include the free Tribute to America’s Veterans Concert at the American Legion Post 41 on Friday, and the Fall Makers Market in Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday.

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