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🌱 Patch AM: What changes are coming to University Boulevard from Four Corners to Wheaton?

Coming up: Santa's Workshop on the Silver Spring Patch calendar

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Good day Silver Spring! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes are coming to University Boulevard from Four Corners to Wheaton?
  • How a late-night Beltway crash shut lanes near Georgia Avenue

Also on today's calendar: Santa's Workshop and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Silver Springfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Silver Springfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Cloudy and windy, with a high of 41 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 38, low: 24.
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold, with a high of 38 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montgomery County Council approves University Boulevard Corridor Plan in 7-3 vote (wtop.com) — Montgomery County just approved a University Boulevard Corridor Plan that directly affects the stretch from Four Corners in Silver Spring to Wheaton, aiming to add housing and improve road safety. For Silver Spring residents near University Boulevard, this could eventually mean new development, safer crossings, and more housing options as planners move into the detailed mapping phase.
   

• Prince George's Co. Man Killed In Beltway Crash (patch.com) — A fatal single-vehicle crash on the Capital Beltway near Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring killed a 32-year-old Prince George’s County man early Sunday. Maryland State Police say his van veered off westbound I-495 into trees, closing lanes for about six hours while crash investigators and state highway crews worked the scene.
   

📸 Around Silver Spring

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Silver Spring

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Other local events
    Thursday December 11
  • Jazzy Wings & Things
    Fenwick Apartments, 8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
    5:00 pm
  • Dial 'S' for Santa - A Comedy Murder Mystery
    The Urban Winery of Silver Spring , 2315 Stewart Ave , Silver Spring
    6:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Dance Party at Long Branch - In person
    Long Branch Library -
    11:00 am
    • Saturday December 13
  • Art and Artisan Holiday Show
    801 Sligo Ave , Silver Spring
    12:00 pm
    • Sunday December 14
  • Bethesda Meeting House December Clean-Up and Open House
    Bethesda Meeting House , 9400 Wisconsin Ave. , Bethesda
    1:00 pm
    • Monday December 15
  • Pho Wheels is here!
    Fenwick Apartments, 8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Beltway Bistro is at The Fenwick!
    Fenwick Apartments, 8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
    5:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • The Nutcracker
    Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts , 51 Mannakee St , Rockville
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • The Nutcracker
    Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts , 51 Mannakee St , Rockville
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Palmetto Bay Food Truck is at The Fenwick
    Fenwick Apartments, 8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Generous Contributions Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Riderwood —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • Dear friends: I'm reaching out to you on behalf of a friend whose son, Sam, is an Army Intelligence Analyst in the Reserves.
    In early April 2026, Sam will be deployed overseas on a combat mission that will last 13 months. In his civilian job, Sam is a Data Analyst with a… (Nextdoor Ray's Meadow Park)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Bryce, a dog who went missing in Silver Spring, MD, has been safely reunited with their family after 7 hours, 2 minutes. Message from Owner: Bryce… (Nextdoor Wheaton Park)

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Multiple Units Damaged In Chevy Chase Apartment Fire (patch.com)

Ok Silver Spring! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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