Boston-based real estate investment firm Arctaris Impact Investors plans to convert the now-closed Hotel Silver Spring into a residential building with 227 multifamily units starting later this year. sourceofthespring.news/TM23kh

Local food critic Larry "Big Schlim" McLeod praised All Set Restaurant & Bar's brunch, The Washington Post highlighted The Big Greek Cafe and Parkway Deli for their sandwiches, and Zinnia is hosting a Spirited Dinner with Catoctin Creek Distilling… sourceofthespring.news/TM47pm

Curated movement studio Peace In Movement is set to open in downtown Silver Spring next month, offering classes in pole dancing, yoga, and aerial arts. sourceofthespring.news/TM6Gsy

Maryland Purple Line officials say that the intersection of Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring will remain closed until September due to unforeseen utility conflicts. sourceofthespring.news/TM7tBz

Severna Park bubble tea shop Sweet Bamboo Boba is expanding to downtown Silver Spring and will be taking over the former Moorenko's Ice Cream Café located at 8030 Georgia Avenue. sourceofthespring.news/TM83M2

The Baltimore-based Harbor Bank of Maryland has expanded its retail banking presence to downtown Silver Spring and opened a new branch next to Java Nation at 1010 Wayne Avenue. sourceofthespring.news/TM9jRz

Maryland Transit Administration officials say that the Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue intersection in downtown Silver Spring remains closed until September due to utility conflict mitigation. sourceofthespring.news/TMBmxg

A GoFundMe campaign for El Golfo Restaurant owner Ada Villatoro has exceeded its initial goal of $30,000. sourceofthespring.news/TMCrTM

The Harbor Bank of Maryland held an exclusive celebration and discussion with Parliament Funkadelic legend George Clinton at the bank's new downtown Silver Spring branch on Wednesday evening. sourceofthespring.news/TMG2Jl

MHP is actively raising funds to help residents of the Wayne Manchester Towers apartment complex who were displaced by flooding caused by a water main break due to Maryland Purple Line construction. sourceofthespring.news/TMGszD

Former Scissor + Comb Salon hairstylist Johnnie Benitez has opened Salon 444 in downtown Silver Spring. sourceofthespring.news/TMHbzs

National Night Out will take place Tuesday evening in Downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park, featuring music, games, and opportunities to connect with local police and fire departments. sourceofthespring.news/TMHwsk

Third Hill Brewing Co. seeks community support to purchase its building and secure its future in downtown Silver Spring. sourceofthespring.news/TMJsYV

Olympic gold medalist and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes is expanding her gymnastics academy into her hometown as part of a plan to open 50 locations across the U.S. over the next five years. sourceofthespring.news/TMM2QF

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce will host the first-ever Shop Greater Silver Spring Week from August 10 to 16 to promote support for local businesses through discounts and promotions. sourceofthespring.news/TMP3GS

A GoFundMe campaign for El Golfo Restaurant owner Ada Villatoro has raised more than $56,000 to help cover her medical expenses after her diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. sourceofthespring.news/TMPmGh

Persian eatery 6 Skewers has joined five other vendors in a soft launch as the Commas food hall prepares to open at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring. sourceofthespring.news/TMQW0c

Renovations at Bump 'n Grind Coffee's Analog Market in downtown Silver Spring aim to create a unique "third space" that combines shopping, dining, and entertainment to enhance community inclusion. sourceofthespring.news/TMRYFH

El Gavilan Restaurant is hosting a community fundraiser on Sunday to support El Golfo owner Ada Villatoro, who is battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and facing significant medical expenses. sourceofthespring.news/TMTkXJ

Five Silver Spring restaurants are participating in DMV Summer Restaurant Week, offering multi-course meals at discounted prices from August 18 to August 24. sourceofthespring.news/TMVhxh