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/

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/