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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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Lime & Cilantro is currently temporarily closed due to an "unfortunate circumstance."
10/08/2025

Lime & Cilantro is currently temporarily closed due to an "unfortunate circumstance."

Lime & Cilantro is currently temporarily closed due to an “unfortunate circumstance,” according to the restaurant.

A draft memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget indicates that furloughed federal workers might not ge...
10/08/2025

A draft memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget indicates that furloughed federal workers might not get back pay after the government shutdown, prompting criticism from Maryland lawmakers and union leaders who contend this could break a 2019 law that guarantees such pay.

A draft memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget indicates that furloughed federal workers might not get back pay after the government shutdown, prompting criticism from Maryland…

The culinary team behind Soko Butcher and Koma Café has announced Phia, a new restaurant that will combine Appalachian c...
10/07/2025

The culinary team behind Soko Butcher and Koma Café has announced Phia, a new restaurant that will combine Appalachian cooking traditions and history with modern culinary techniques.

Falafel Inc has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring, while construction is underway at a n...
10/04/2025

Falafel Inc has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring, while construction is underway at a new Insomnia Cookies bakery on Fenton Street.

Middle Eastern fast-casual chain Falafel Inc has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring, while construction is underway at a new Insomnia Cookies bakery on Fenton Street.

The Montgomery County MD Council approved a bill last month to increase the day care and child care property tax credit ...
10/02/2025

The Montgomery County MD Council approved a bill last month to increase the day care and child care property tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to address the local economic crisis and improve access to child care.

The Montgomery County Council approved a bill last month to increase the day care and child care property tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to address the local economic crisis and improve…

Custom gelato bar and fruit popsicle shop Fantasticks has closed in Downtown Silver Spring, while Be Miyghty Fitness has...
10/02/2025

Custom gelato bar and fruit popsicle shop Fantasticks has closed in Downtown Silver Spring, while Be Miyghty Fitness has moved again within the retail shopping and dining development.

Chido's Tex-Mex Grill celebrates its first anniversary in Downtown Silver Spring this Thursday, and Caribbean eatery The...
10/01/2025

Chido's Tex-Mex Grill celebrates its first anniversary in Downtown Silver Spring this Thursday, and Caribbean eatery The Champ's Kitchen is now open inside the Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place.

Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill celebrates its first anniversary in Downtown Silver Spring this Thursday, and Caribbean eatery The Champs Kitchen is now open inside the Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place.

Information technology company Capital Technology Group has leased space for its headquarters at Inventa Towers in downt...
09/30/2025

Information technology company Capital Technology Group has leased space for its headquarters at Inventa Towers in downtown Silver Spring.

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park has announced that its executive director, Ruth Masterson, is stepping down from the nonp...
09/29/2025

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park has announced that its executive director, Ruth Masterson, is stepping down from the nonprofit this week after serving for seven years.

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring has announced that its executive director, Ruth Masterson, is stepping down from the nonprofit this week after serving for seven years.

Insomnia Cookies and Eden West are preparing to open in downtown Silver Spring, while Kefa Cafe and Mandalay continue to...
09/27/2025

Insomnia Cookies and Eden West are preparing to open in downtown Silver Spring, while Kefa Cafe and Mandalay continue to face challenges due to reduced business caused by Purple Line construction.

Insomnia Cookies and Eden West are gearing up to open in downtown Silver Spring, while Kefa Café and Mandalay continue to face challenges due to decreased business caused by Maryland Purple Line…

Director Julia Harris explores the themes of gun culture and its effect on relationships in "Friends With Guns," a play ...
09/27/2025

Director Julia Harris explores the themes of gun culture and its effect on relationships in "Friends With Guns," a play making its regional debut at Silver Spring Stage through October 12.

Director Julia Harris explores the themes of gun culture and its effect on relationships in “Friends With Guns,” a play making its regional debut at Silver Spring Stage from September 26 to October 12.

The saga of the missing Silver Spring Ace Hardware shop cat Victor has a happy ending, with the "Sheriff of Silver Sprin...
09/25/2025

The saga of the missing Silver Spring Ace Hardware shop cat Victor has a happy ending, with the "Sheriff of Silver Spring" returning to the store after 14 days.

The saga of the missing Silver Spring Ace Hardware shop cat Victor has a happy ending, with the “Sheriff of Silver Spring” returning to the store after 14 days.

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