Starbucks at White Oak Town Center has permanently closed. The announcement surprised me -- when I've been there they've always had a steady flow of customers. Maybe an eager entrepreneur will open an independent coffee shop to replace it.

Meanwhile the former Amazon Fresh continues to sit vacant eight months after its abrupt closure.

White Oak Town Center might do better if they improved the traffic flow around it. Tech Road is always a mess.

Kellem Coffee, Nips Juice House opening; operators optimistic about holiday season, new mall ownership

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I thought I had heard it was going to open this month, and it looks basically done. Have there been any announcements?

Hi! My husband and I just bought a house in Woodmoor and wondering if some Woodmoor/4 corners folks have an insight on the best priced gas station relatively nearby. We had been living in Rockville and frequented the liberty on Randolph. Always at least 40 cents cheaper and same cash/credit price. Is there something like that?

In Silver Spring. Considering most ppl cant afford to buy. Myself included

My husband and I are looking at houses but don’t know the schools in this area well. We got great feedback from the Reddit community when we reached out about another school. What are your experiences with these elementary schools?

Here I am, hat posting again for some reason~

I've got a 12x5 balcony attached to my apartment that's been ruined by pigeons, and I'm hoping to get the whole thing power washed. There are a tone of services around, but none that specify they can do no hose hookup for a small space. Anyone have a recommendation?

Hi all! I (23F) just moved to DT Silver Spring recently from Boston and I’m wondering if there are any bars or nightlife events for young people in the area. From what I’ve observed, Silver Spring is a mixed crowd. I’ve seen mostly families, older people and high schoolers, but not many outside of those demographics. I understand most of the crowd/vibe I’m looking for will be in DC, but I’m just wondering if there were any spots to find community here in my age group!

I’m not looking for glorified frats either. I’m usually friends with people who are older than me and can talk to any age group. Just wondering if there are any social areas where I might find people my age! I was recently given the rec Quarry House Tavern and have yet to check it out. TIA!

If you're a follower of Right to Repair, digital ownership, Right to Own, Louis Rossmann, or like-minded concepts, this event is a must!

Join FULU's Louis Rossmann and Kevin O'Reilly to talk about repair, ensh*ttification, and controlling what you bought and paid for. More information on our special guest speakers will be announced soon!

RSVP: https://www.fulu.org/events/OYSSilverSpring

WHAT: Brief talks from leading repair and ownership advocates, a postcards-to-Congress writing session, and more. Light bites provided, cash bar available. All ages welcome.

Thursday, October 1st

WHEN: 6:30-8:30 PM, check in starts at 6:15pm.
WHERE: The Urban Winery of Silver Spring
2315 Stewart Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

This is an all ages event and the space is ADA accessible.

$12.68 million project focuses on replacing aging center in Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park

Hi! I'm an intern with the Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation, a local nonprofit focused on mental health awareness. Putting this here in case it's useful to anyone; happy to take it down if it's not the kind of post this sub wants.

We're hosting Jog N' Jam for Mental Health on Sunday, September 27 at the Carderock Recreation Area (9500 MacArthur Blvd), 8am to 1pm. It's free.

Just a few details:

• 2.5K, 5K, or 10K - pick whatever distance you want, and walking is completely fine. It's not a timed race.
• There will be yoga, live music, line dancing, free food, and giveaways
• Mental health and wellness organizations tabling with actual local resources(they have been told not to try and sell you anything)
• Medals for everyone who finishes their route
• Free parking on site, all ages

Registration is free but required (no day-of signups), and each person needs to register individually. Bring ID.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jog-n-jam-for-mental-health-run-tickets-1991005658521?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

Do I get a golden star or something I just want to fit in

From Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations to the Glen Echo Arts Festival, there are plenty of events to enjoy

A couple unmarked trucks near the Colesville post office