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The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded over $500,000 in small business grants to more than 30 businesses affected by the Purple Line construction. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $40,000, are part of a program aimed at supporting local businesses along the 16-mile corridor during construction. Applications for the next funding cycle open on October 6.
A 7-Eleven store in downtown Silver Spring will close on August 20 as part of the chain’s decision to shut down 444 underperforming locations. This move follows declining sales and customer traffic, exacerbated by inflation and a drop in cigarette purchases, which have fallen 26 percent since 2019.
Five Silver Spring restaurants participate in DMV Summer Restaurant Week from August 18 to 24, offering multi-course meals at reduced prices. The event features over 350 eateries in the region, with lunch and brunch options priced between $25 and $35, and dinner ranging from $40 to $65. Reservations are encouraged due to high demand during the week.
Dominique Dawes Academy will open new gymnastics locations in Silver Spring and Ashburn by the end of 2025, part of a plan to expand to 50 sites across the U.S. over the next five years. Founder Dominique Dawes aims to promote a culture of positivity, confidence, and kindness through gymnastics and ninja fitness.
Third Hill Brewing Co. seeks community support to purchase its building in downtown Silver Spring, currently listed for $3.5 million. The brewery, which opened in 2023, has launched a Founders Club membership program to engage local supporters in its Forever Home campaign.
National Night Out will feature community events in downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park on August 4, 2025. The initiative aims to strengthen neighborhood partnerships and promote local businesses. Residents are encouraged to participate in this annual celebration of community safety and engagement.
Silver Spring housing nonprofit MHP raises funds to assist families displaced by flooding at Wayne Manchester Towers after a water main break caused by unmarked utility line work. The incident affected 50 individuals, condemning four apartments and necessitating extensive repairs on three units. MHP is mobilizing resources to support the impacted families with assistance from local government.
The Harbor Bank of Maryland celebrated the opening of its new downtown Silver Spring branch with funk legend George Clinton on Wednesday. The event featured an art exhibition and conversation highlighting the bank's commitment to serving minority communities and promoting financial access.
A GoFundMe campaign for El Golfo Restaurant owner Ada Villatoro has raised over $41,000 to support her cancer treatment. Diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in February 2023, Villatoro faces significant medical expenses despite having insurance. The campaign aims to ease her financial burden, allowing her to focus on healing.
Maryland Purple Line construction at the Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection will remain closed until September to resolve utility conflicts. The project, now 80% complete, is crucial for connecting light rail service to the Silver Spring Library.