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The Long Branch Festival will feature local food, live music, and an artisan market this weekend at Flower Avenue Urban Park. The free festival runs Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., promoting community engagement and support for local businesses.
Maryland Purple Line officials will close Sligo Creek Parkway for two months starting September 22 to facilitate light rail construction. The project is over 80 percent complete, with light rail service expected to launch in winter 2027. Meanwhile, the August Purple Line Newsletter highlights Daje Wellness & Spa, a new business in Silver Spring.
CCI Health Services will host the Sunset Soirée Foodie Fundraiser in downtown Silver Spring on September 8, 2025. The event aims to support local health initiatives while featuring prominent chefs and a vibrant atmosphere. Attendees can expect a celebration of food and community engagement.
Two restaurants in downtown Silver Spring have closed, including Dimmples Kettles, which appears to be permanently shuttered following serious legal issues involving its owner. Firepan Korean BBQ is hiring staff, while Italian Kitchen has ended its decade-long operation. The changing landscape reflects ongoing challenges within the local dining scene.
Classic New Orleans jazz will be performed in downtown Silver Spring on September 4, 2025. The event features the renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band, renowned for its vibrant Dixieland jazz and New Orleans rhythm and blues. This concert aims to celebrate and preserve the rich musical heritage of New Orleans.
The Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection in Silver Spring will reopen in early September as construction on the Maryland Purple Line progresses. The intersection has been closed since mid-June for light rail track installation and utility work, with officials now targeting a reopening after September 8. The larger 16-mile project is over 80% complete, aiming for service launch in winter 2027.
DMV Summer Restaurant Week has been extended to August 31 as President Trump's federal law enforcement actions impact dining. The extension includes 230 of over 380 restaurants in the region, responding to significant declines in reservations. The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington aims to boost foot traffic during this traditionally slow month.
Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe has closed permanently after 16 years in downtown Silver Spring. The restaurant, which opened in 2009 and had previously closed for renovations in 2023, removed most of its interior fixtures. A replacement tenant has not yet been announced.
The Maryland Department of Aging awarded a $13,080 grant to Tamarack Triangle Village to enhance community programs for older adults. The funding will support initiatives that promote healthy aging and help residents remain active and independent in their homes. A neighborhood potluck celebrated the grant, where community leaders emphasized the importance of fostering connections among older residents.
Hollywood East Cafe in Wheaton will close permanently this weekend after nearly 30 years. Founded by the Yu family in 1996, the restaurant is renowned for its dim sum and will cease operations as its lease expires. Fans are encouraged to visit before its final day on Sunday, August 24.