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Events Roundup – December 2014


All Month: Vote for your favorite local businesses in the Best of Fenton Village contest. With over 200 local businesses, Fenton Village is chock full of unique storefronts, restaurants, and services. Show your love for your favorites by voting! Winners will be announced in January 2015. All Month: Stop by Montgomery College’s Arts Center to

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Local Biz: Velati’s – Amy Servais


Started in 1850, Velati’s is a historical business that started in Richmond, VA and spent a fair amount of time in DC before ending up in Silver Spring. Amy Servais bought Velati’s, along with their secret caramel recipe, in 1996. A DC native, Amy lived in Tampa, FL before purchasing Velatis and moving Velatis to

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The Dirt: November 2014


Bump N’ Grind is helping fill out the businesses along the East West Highway corridor. Construction is nearly complete and they expect to open the first week of December. It will feature a mix of coffee and music culture and will round out Silver Spring’s great vinyl offering with new music. Be sure to check