Several Silver Spring restaurants will serve brunch and dinner this weekend for those who prefer not to cook on Easter Sunday, including The Daily Dish, J. Hollinger's, Matchbox, Miss Toya's Creole House, and Zinnia. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2908452/five-silver-spring-restaurants-offering-easter-dining-sunday/

Montgomery Parks has updated its online cherry tree map for 2026, encouraging residents to avoid the crowds at the Tidal Basin and enjoy peak spring blooms closer to home at Brookside Gardens and other parks in Montgomery County. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2908142/montgomery-parks-refreshes-cherry-blossom-map-for-2026/

Maryland lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan bill that requires drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/montgomery-county-news/2907832/marylands-snow-and-ice-removal-bill-would-fine-drivers-who-dont-clear-cars/

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to aid struggling local news outlets and bolster community journalism. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/montgomery-county-news/2907575/maryland-lawmakers-push-to-protect-local-news-and-community-outlets/

Main Street Takoma has announced a lively spring schedule featuring community events, activism, and inclusive celebrations throughout April, May, and June. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2907597/main-street-takoma-highlights-spring-community-events-and-activism/

The Guardian building in downtown Silver Spring was sold at a foreclosure auction last month, and work has started on a retail project at The Blairs District that had been on hold for years. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2907290/downtown-silver-spring-update-the-guardian-sold-blairs-district-retail-construction-begins/

Three local restaurants are offering $55 two-course wine dinners during the Spring Wine Fling, while Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates its 7th anniversary this weekend with giveaways and discounts. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2906794/spring-wine-fling-2026-brings-55-wine-pairing-dinners-to-silver-spring-and-wheaton/

Exterior signage has been installed at Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Ramen as the restaurant prepares to open in downtown Silver Spring. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2906621/momiji-sushi-izakaya-japanese-ramen-takes-shape-in-downtown-silver-spring/

Silver Spring Stage’s "Coriolanus" employs gender-diverse casting and a contemporary perspective to examine how society selects and judges its leaders. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2906415/silver-spring-stages-coriolanus-examines-power-and-leadership/

Meleket Ethiopian Restaurant has permanently closed in Montgomery Hills after nearly 20 years of operation, and neighboring Lime & Cilantro is taking over the space to expand or launch a new dining concept. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2906216/lime-cilantro-plans-montgomery-hills-expansion-in-former-meleket-space/