Maryland Transit Administration officials announced this week that construction on the long-delayed Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring is nearly complete and that the bridge will soon reopen to traffic. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2921708/spring-street-bridge-construction-nears-completion-in-downtown-silver-spring/

The Takoma Park City Council has advanced a plan to replace its longtime soccer program with a city-run youth league in 2027. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2921639/takoma-park-advances-city-run-takoma-soccer-league/

President Donald Trump’s new taxpayer-funded television ads are sparking backlash from Rep. Jamie Raskin and Maryland Democrats, who call them illegal and a misuse of federal dollars. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2921611/raskin-calls-for-probe-of-trumps-taxpayer-funded-ads/

Maryland Purple Line officials have announced that the temporary overnight closure of the Wayne Avenue-Fenton Street intersection in downtown Silver Spring has been postponed to late November. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2921495/purple-line-wayne-fenton-closure-delayed-to-late-november/

The Wayne Avenue–Fenton Street intersection in downtown Silver Spring will be closed overnight for Maryland Purple Line work through Thursday, October 15. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2921427/purple-line-work-closes-downtown-silver-spring-intersection-overnight/

About 4,500 Maryland immigrants with legal status will lose full Medicaid eligibility this week under the first of several major changes in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/montgomery-county-news/2921344/montgomery-county-braces-for-maryland-medicaid-coverage-losses/

Montgomery County officials are inviting applications from vibrant groups and performers to participate in this year's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Silver Spring on November 21. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2921217/montgomery-county-seeks-performers-for-silver-spring-thanksgiving-parade/

Soko Butcher, Koma Café, and Phia Restaurant chef-owner Brad Feickert is set to further expand his DMV restaurant footprint by opening MilePost 7 Pub in the former Mansa Kunda space in Takoma Park. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2921100/milepost-7-pub-to-open-in-former-mansa-kunda-space/

After several days of storms and rain, conditions appear to be improving for Sunday’s Takoma Park Folk Festival, though rain and wind gusts remain possible. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2920988/takoma-park-folk-festival-returns-sunday-with-nearly-50-acts/

The Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place will celebrate a grand reopening this Saturday, featuring the debut of two new concepts and the return of two fan favorites. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920999/commas-reopening-adds-two-vendors-in-downtown-silver-spring/

The North Woodside House Tour in Silver Spring this weekend will offer plenty of history, architectural variety, and lessons on restoring and updating older homes. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920953/north-woodside-house-tour-features-11-silver-spring-homes/

The Takoma Park Folk Festival returns to its roots with traditional and contemporary folk music, a crafts show, and interactive events for all ages. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2920863/takoma-park-folk-festival-brings-music-crafts-and-family-fun/

Silver Spring Stage begins a three-week run of "Bernhardt/Hamlet," a play about actress Sarah Bernhardt's groundbreaking choice to play Hamlet and theater's power to challenge norms and celebrate artistry. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920645/bernhardt-hamlet-brings-theater-history-to-silver-spring-stage/

Kosher Chinese restaurant Holy Chow! may permanently close this weekend amid declining sales and community support over the past two to three years. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920767/holy-chow-seeks-community-support-to-avoid-closure/

Montgomery Parks will open its newest park in downtown Silver Spring this Friday evening with a ribbon-cutting celebration featuring live music, food, and beer trucks. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920655/bottleworks-lane-park-opening-set-for-friday-evening/

Momiji Sushi & Izakaya is now hiring for several positions ahead of its opening in downtown Silver Spring. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920568/momiji-sushi-izakaya-awaits-opening-date-in-downtown-silver-spring/

The Takoma Park Folk Festival is preparing for this year’s event with a fundraiser this Sunday evening at El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2920504/takoma-park-folk-festival-fundraiser-set-for-sunday-at-el-golfo/

Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban artist Cimafunk will headline this year's Silver Spring Jazz Festival in downtown Silver Spring on Saturday afternoon. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920467/silver-spring-jazz-festival-celebrates-25-years-of-arts-district-history/

Beloved breakfast and lunch eatery Lemon Slice Cafe is now under new ownership, with chef Beth Yohannes relocating to Dallas to be closer to family. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920326/lemon-slice-cafe-gets-new-owner-in-downtown-silver-spring/

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will launch its expanded Flash BRT service from downtown Silver Spring to Columbia on Tuesday as part of 20 Ride On bus route schedule changes. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2920187/flash-blue-brt-expands-from-silver-spring-to-columbia/