The Silver Spring Penguin

County, developer reach agreement on Fillmore music hall

Jennifer Deseo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:06:26 +0000

Stick a fork in it — negotiations to build a Fillmore music hall in downtown Silver Spring are done. Or as MoCo exec Ike Leggett exclaimed after a town-hall meeting Thursday night, “It’s done, done, done!”

Gratuitous Shot

Jennifer Deseo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:20:04 +0000

[PHOTO] The end of the world is nigh! Or not. Local photog Tom Barnes snapped this pic of Georgia Avenue's Crowne Plaza Hotel earlier this month, but it screams Friday the 13th. Or 2012.

This Weekend

Jennifer Deseo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:14:17 +0000

After attending two conferences this week, I've got to prep the newsroom for Thursday's town-hall meeting with MoCo exec Ike Leggett, and a concurrent open forum for residents at one downtown apartment complex.

Plans for Woodside skateboard spot to roll forward

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:32 +0000

The county's parks department will construct a skateboard park in the Woodside area, despite some residents' concerns over big crowds and rowdy teens.

The Draw: An underground movement

Brian Hefele — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:05:30 +0000

EDITORIAL -- My proposed pedestrian tunnel under the treacherous intersection of Wayne and Fenton will allow safe passage for all! And it's dirt cheap. Beat that, bridge!

Purple Line could pose problem for Bonifant St bar

Jennifer Deseo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:59 +0000

Bonifant Street retailers and restaurateurs don't want Purple Line tracks to impede automobile access on that road. One business -- the Quarry House Tavern at the corner of Bonifant and Georgia Avenue -- is particularly worried.

Gratuitous Shot

Jennifer Deseo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:37 +0000

With one click of her camera, local photog Erin M captured the apprehension, anxiety and delirium that percolates backstage at Montgomery College's performing arts center.

The Early Bird

Jennifer Deseo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:49 +0000

This week, our country honors its veterans and all the sacrifices they've made. If it weren't for those brave men and women, The Penguin wouldn't be what it is today.

This Weekend

Jennifer Deseo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:35:47 +0000

The people at Penguin HQ are so damn glad it's the weekend. After idling in traffic, jumping turnstiles at the Silver Spring Metro station, and hiking for blocks and blocks, everyone's just happy not to commute somewhere. There's no need to get in the car or hop the Metro this weekend to enjoy a little sumpin sumpin.

Gratuitous Shot

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:10 +0000

[PHOTO] Local photog Ray Fudge waited and waited and waited for the opportunity to snap this pic outside the Summit Hills apartment complex on East-West Highway.