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Maryland Lawmakers Push Cash Payments for Purchases Under $300

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.
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Lime & Cilantro Plans Montgomery Hills Expansion in Former Meleket Space

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 ...
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Street Fest to Combine Activities and Advocacy Tomorrow

Attendees can combine activities and advocacy at the second Montgomery Hills Street Fest scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 from 3–7 p.m. The festival will be held on Columbia Boulevard, between ...
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Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe in Downtown Silver Spring to Continue Under New Owner

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.
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SPRUNG! Comedy Festival Brings Eight Laugh-Packed Shows to Downtown Silver Spring

The SPRUNG! Comedy Festival is returning to the Black Box Theatre in downtown Silver Spring for four nights this week, featuring national headliners and local comedians to celebrate community and ...
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Silver Spring Weekend Guide (March 12 to 15, 2026): SPRUNG!, Community Stories, Acoustics & Ales

Improbable Comedy’s annual SPRUNG! Comedy Festival is back at the Black Box Theatre in downtown Silver Spring this week, offering a variety of shows, performers, and classes from Thursday through ...