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Sports card vendors and collectors from eight states will descend on the Silver Spring Civic Building this weekend for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Card Show. Link in bio.

Improbable Comedy will present Camille Roberts’ “Sounds Like Something I’d Do,” a comedy-education show exploring AI and humanity, at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre in January. Link in bio.

Analog Market vendors are being sought as Bump ‘n Grind Coffee owner David Fogel works to open the new community space in downtown Silver Spring. Link in bio.

Momiji Sushi & Izakaya has made its public debut in downtown Silver Spring following a brief soft opening. Link in bio.

This weekend's events include the annual Tribute to America's Veterans Concert, the Fall Makers Market, and the Long Branch Main Street 5K Fun Run and Walk. Link in bio.

As Rep. Jamie Raskin and Maryland Democrats expect to be sworn in again, they also hope for a nationwide blue wave. Link in bio.

McLean, Va.-based commercial real estate firm Rappaport has been tapped to lead retail leasing for the Downtown Silver Spring shopping and dining development. Link in bio.

Takoma Park metalcore pioneers Darkest Hour have released their 11th studio album, 'Suffer Divine,' on MNRK Heavy. Link in bio.

Montgomery Parks will bring back the popular Garden of Lights this month for the holiday season, transforming Brookside Gardens into a dazzling winter wonderland lit by more than a million twinkling lights. Link in bio.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the third round of 2026 Purple Line Small Business Grant Program awards. Link in bio.

Maryland Purple Line officials have announced that two sections of Wayne Avenue near downtown Silver Spring will close overnight next week for overhead catenary wire installation for the light rail project. Link in bio.

Takoma Park sculptor James Peniston's latest commission, featuring ginkgo leaves and branches, is being installed at the John Burroughs School in St. Louis for the school's 100th anniversary. Link in bio.

Educators at Wheaton High School and across the country are using toolkits and hands-on activities, including visiting ballot drop boxes, to teach students about the importance of voting rights. Link in bio.

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce will host a new Showcase Community Concert on November 14, bringing together business, culture, and community through live music. Link in bio.

Rep. Jamie Raskin campaigns nationwide to boost Democrats in key races, drawing both praise for his activism and criticism for focusing on races outside his district. Link in bio.

Japanese eatery Momiji Sushi & Izakaya is currently holding its soft opening in downtown Silver Spring. Link in bio.

Shepherd’s Table held a groundbreaking ceremony last week with local leaders to mark the start of construction on a new outdoor Reflection Pavilion at Progress Place in downtown Silver Spring. Link in bio.

Metro Urgent Dental is now open at 923 Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring. Link in bio.

Downtown Silver Spring’s annual Zombie Walk returns Saturday with a dance party and classic horror films. Link in bio.

Temporary overnight work on the Spring Street Bridge is scheduled to begin Monday evening and continue for about three weeks. Link in bio.