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Coming up: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo on the Silver Spring Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Silver Spring? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See why J. Hollinger's in Silver Spring ranks among D.C.'s best.
- Which Silver Spring restaurant just made Eater's elite 38 list?
- How Kusshi's big expansion could benefit Silver Spring sushi lovers.
Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Six Maryland Restaurants Make List of Best Spots Across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (mocoshow.com) — Silver Spring's J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse has been named one of the 38 best restaurants around D.C., spotlighting the town with its chef-driven steaks, seafood, and elaborate Sunday brunch buffet. The list also features standout spots in Bethesda, Takoma Park, and Riverdale Park, giving local diners a curated roadmap for memorable meals close to home.
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2. This Fairfax Restaurant Is Among DC's 38 Best, Eater Says (patch.com) — A new Eater DC list of the 38 best restaurants around Washington includes J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse in Silver Spring, putting the town on a prominent regional dining map. While the feature centers on Fairfax's Mama Chang, it also highlights top picks in Bethesda and across Northern Virginia, helping Silver Spring residents plan standout meals throughout the area.
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3. Kusshi Continues Montgomery County Expansion With $150K Bethesda Fitout (mocoshow.com) — Kusshi Sushi, which already operates a popular spot in Downtown Silver Spring, is continuing its Montgomery County growth with a $150,000 buildout for a second Bethesda location and another restaurant planned in Germantown. The local chain, known for its modern sushi and specialty rolls, is also expanding into Prince George's County, giving Silver Spring fans more nearby options across the region.
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4. Church President Makes Impassioned Plea to Move Forward Together - Seventh-day Adventist Church (interamerica.org) — Seventh-day Adventist leaders from around the world gathered at the church's Silver Spring headquarters on October 10, where General Conference president Erton Köhler urged a renewed, Bible-centered focus on global mission. His sermon and follow-up discussions stressed urgency, unity, and better coordination of outreach efforts, with leaders reflecting on how to reach new communities and younger generations more effectively.
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📸 Around Silver Spring
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Silver Spring
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★ Featured events ★
- Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am - PRJC Presents The Charm City Traditional Jazz Sound →
Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
2:00 pm - DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition →
Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir,
10:00 am - Holy Cross Health Lung Cancer Screening →
Holy Cross Health Cancer Center 11006 Veirs Mill Rd Suite L1 Wheaton, MD 20902,
3:00 pm
Thursday October 15
Sunday October 18
Saturday November 7
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
- In-person Listening Session at Wheaton Community Recreation Center →
Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring
7:00 pm - Kelela →
The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring - Time Management Strategies to Take Back Your Day →
7:30 pm - Montgomery County Board of Education Candidate Forum →
In-Person and Live Streamed
7:00 pm - John E. Marlow Guitar Series presents Ana Vidovic →
Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College, 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring
4:00 pm - Office Hours: Gemini Notebook →
8:00 pm - Visual Feast Exhibit Reception at Montgomery College's King Street Gallery →
Montgomery College Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, 930 King St, Silver Spring
3:00 pm - Scout Day at the Medical Museum →
National Museum of Health and Medicine, 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring
10:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
📣 Silver Spring Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Silver Spring PatchAM possible:
- Manny & Olga's Pizza — 3016088050
- All Dwelling Solutions LLC — (301) 301-9488
- Hulk and friends junk removal — (240) 758-1781
- Summer At Sandy Spring — (301) 774-7455
- Ouma D — (240) 533-6669
- Manny & Olga's Pizza — (301) 962-6363
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found 10 week old male tuxedo kitten in front of the Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910
No microchip, fluffy black and white tuxedo He is safe and secure (Nextdoor Indian Springs) - Good Evening Everyone is this your fur baby ?
He keeps coming to my door and I just tried to get him and he ran away ... (Nextdoor Gatestone)
- sweetgreen posted a job opening for Silver Spring - Shift Leader in Silver Spring. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Silver Spring. 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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