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DIVERSE. VIBRANT. THRIVING.

Silver Spring celebrates diversity, culture, and community. Bordering D.C., it offers a welcoming environment for families at all stages of life. Ranked Fortune’s #1 Best Place for Families and a Top 5 Most Diverse City (WalletHub), 100+ cultural institutions, a vibrant Arts & Entertainment District, and unique dining and events that attract part of Montgomery County’s 6+ million annual visitors. With $9.5B+ invested in projects like the 16.2-mile Purple Line, Silver Spring continues to grow as a dynamic and accessible place to live, work, and visit.

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Silver Spring ranks #1 Best Place for Families by Fortune Mag
Silver Spring received a remarkable accolade: named the #1 Best Place to Live for Families in 2024 by Fortune Magazine, and was featured on The Today Show on NBC!
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Culture
Silver Spring is Maryland's Coffee Capital
Silver Spring, located in the heart of Montgomery County, has rightfully earned its title as MARYLAND'S COFFEE CAPITAL. We recently toured several Ethiopian coffee shops with MoCo Show to uncover why this vibrant city thrives as a hub for coffee culture.
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Of All the Things to Look Forward To, New Restaurants Top the List!
Is it on your list to try them all?
Of All the Things to Look Forward To, New Restaurants Top the List! Silver Spring’s food scene is thriving as we head into 2025! From celebrated local favorites to exciting new restaurant openings, our city’s rich cultural culinary options continue to grow and evolve. Have you tried all the new 2024 openings yet?
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Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Spring Is Blooming—and So Is Our Events Calendar 🌸
There’s something about spring in Silver Spring that just feels different. The weather warms up, the streets come alive, and the community starts buzzing with energy. And at the heart of it all? Our robust events calendar, packed with everything from festivals and food pop-ups to live music, film screenings, art shows, and neighborhood meetups.
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Montgomery County
A Virtual Public Hearing Will be Held on the Proposed Disposition of a Portion of Public Parking Lot 14 in Silver Spring on Tuesday, April 15
On Tuesday, April 15, starting at 2 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual (online) public hearing to discuss the possible disposition of 14 parking spaces at the Colesville Commuter Lot, located at 13504 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in partnership with a private developer. The public parking lot has a total of 190 spaces. The developer will provide 4 DC fast charging EV stations open to the public which will expand the EV infrastructure for the area. 
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Montgomery County
Montgomery County Offers Discounted Parking Permits for Qualifying Childcare Providers
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering discounted parking permits to qualifying childcare workers within the downtown parking lot districts in Bethesda, Silver Spring or Wheaton.
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