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Coming up: The 43rd Washington Folk Festival on the Silver Spring Patch calendar
Good morning Silver Spring! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Are Silver Spring's new bike lanes actually connecting where you need to go?
- How new 'speed on green' cameras could change driving in Silver Spring
- Want to attend an FDA women's health workshop right in Silver Spring?
Also on today's calendar: The 43rd Washington Folk Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
- Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bike riders did the math on County's cycling network (mymcmedia.org) — Bike riders say Montgomery County's patchwork network forces them into traffic, even as new lanes and trails are added in Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Wheaton. With two miles of trail under construction and more projects planned, cyclists argue the county must prioritize continuous routes that connect neighborhoods, Metro stations, and major streets so everyday trips feel safe from end to end. 
2. MoCo red-light cameras may start catching speeders by end of year (bethesdamagazine.com) — Montgomery County may soon use some existing red-light cameras to ticket speeders during green lights, part of a Vision Zero push that directly affects Silver Spring drivers and pedestrians. The plan follows several deadly crashes, including the June hit-and-run that killed Silver Spring resident Hanna Wegayehou, and includes new sidewalks, bikeways, and lower speed limits aimed at making county roads safer.
3. FDA Public Meeting: Testosterone Use In Menopausal Women - 09/17/2026 (fda.gov) — The FDA is hosting a hybrid public workshop on testosterone use in menopausal women at its White Oak Campus on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring this September. Local residents can attend in person or via Zoom with advance registration, learn about current research gaps and safety questions, and submit public comments through October on how these therapies should be studied and developed.
4. Bri3 Drops Visuals For "What I Like" Single (hip-hopvibe.com) — DMV rapper Bri3 has released a new video for her single "What I Like," showcasing a relaxed, Atlanta-shot visual as she builds on a busy 2026. Earlier this year she performed closer to home at The Fillmore Silver Spring during DaBaby's Be More Grateful Tour, part of a run that's helping her grow beyond her initial viral success.
📸 Around Silver Spring
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Silver Spring
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★ Featured events ★
- The 43rd Washington Folk Festival →
Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- AI Governance: A Crash Course →
, Silver Spring
2:00 pm - Silver Spring Comedy Night - Summer Fun →
Commas Food Hall, 8661 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring
7:00 pm - Walk the Streets of Early Rockville
Montgomery Preservation Inc 8100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
10:00 am - Back to School Picnic
Takoma Park Middle School Silver Spring, MD 20910
5:00 pm - Basketball - 18+ Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
12:00 pm - Basketball - Youth Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
3:00 pm - Pickleball - 18+ Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
11:45 am - Basketball - Youth Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
3:00 pm - Youth Basketball - Practice w/Parent
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
6:00 pm - Buy Back up to 5 Hours a Week using Microsoft Outlook and Gmail →
, Silver Spring
2:30 pm - MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale →
Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895
11:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
📣 Silver Spring Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Residents and Staff Members Collaborate at Riderwood —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
- Want to do a fun activity suitable for kids and adults alike?
I have an 87-year old friend - Shirley - who owns and maintains an alpaca farm with about 14 alpacas (and 3 Great Pyrenees). How cool is that? She… (Nextdoor Layhill View) - We just spotted this little dog running loose on Sturtevant Rd.
He was wearing a blue collar, and was very frightened...would not come for treats, and ran away as soon as we approached him. I think he was the… (Nextdoor Gum Springs Farm)
- Montgomery County (VA) Public Schools posted a job opening for FY27: Building Service Worker (Shift 2), Forest Knolls ES, 8hrs/12mons, Ad Closes 8/19/26 in Silver Spring. Apply here.
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Chevy Chase. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silver Spring here.
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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