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/

State lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require Maryland retailers to accept cash for most in-person purchases under $300 to ensure economic access for all residents. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/montgomery-county-news/2906177/maryland-lawmakers-push-cash-payments-for-purchases-under-300/

A buyer has been secured for the longstanding lingerie outlet Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe, and the convenience store Hakim 1 Stop Shop is set to open soon in downtown Silver Spring. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2905149/dor-ne-corset-shoppe-in-downtown-silver-spring-to-continue-under-new-owner/

The Improbable Comedy SPRUNG! Festival, Docs In Progress Community Stories Film Festival, and Montgomery Parks Acoustics & Ales series return to Silver Spring this weekend. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2904032/silver-spring-weekend-events-guide-sprung-community-stories-acoustics-ales/

Construction is about to begin at Easy Like Sunday as the popular Baltimore all-day brunch restaurant expands into downtown Silver Spring. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2902986/construction-to-start-for-easy-like-sunday-in-downtown-silver-spring/

The Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring is now expected to remain closed until summer due to construction delays caused by severe winter weather. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2901578/purple-line-nears-90-percent-completion-as-spring-street-bridge-work-slips/

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is sponsoring legislation that would require AI companies to cover the higher power costs and infrastructure needs caused by their data centers, emphasizing that consumers should not bear these expenses. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/montgomery-county-news/2901515/van-hollen-backs-power-for-the-people-act-on-ai-data-center-energy-use/