SilverSpring Penguin

Your friendly neighborhood penguin. Born & raised in Silver Spring. Admin. @richardaromer

[National Mall NPS @NationalMallNPS]

PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!

It's official! The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸!
#CherryBlossom #BloomWatch #WashingtonDC

[Source of the Spring @SourcetheSpring]

Fifty Metrobus route schedules have been updated to improve reliability and address customer feedback, while 36 Ride On bus schedules are scheduled to change in January. https://t.co/z0RLL2Macq

[DC Bike History @DCBikeHistory1]

On this day in 1989 - Montgomery County approved $107 million to build a trolley and a parallel bike trail on part of the county's portion of the Georgetown Branch between Bethesda and Silver Spring.

[NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington]

D.C. chefs will try to cook a 20-foot pupusa and cement the District's love of this iconic Salvadoran dish into the Guinness World Record book this weekend. https://t.co/CbcuIGkOui

[Silver Spring Urban District @SilverSpringMD]

The #FortuneBestPlaces 2024 list is out now! Check out [our city] which topped this year's ranking. https://t.co/rmwLu6uvGH

[Hershey Bears @TheHersheyBears]

ROAR = REPEATED

[NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington]

Pandamonium! 🐼 Giant pandas are set to return to the National Zoo in D.C. later this year. https://t.co/UaqOQAd3Ld

[Maryland Elections @md_sbe]

Primary Election Day is here! Need help locating your polling place? Click here: https://t.co/6Ip9Rr1Dl4

Polls are open from 7am to 8pm

#TrustedInfo2024

[MontgomeryMDVotes @777Vote]

📣 ATTENTION MONTGOMERY! EARLY VOTING DAY 5! Zero wait times at MoCo's 14 early voting centers! To identify the nearest center, text EV plus a zip code to 77788 (example: EV 20879). Early voting is available from Thursday, May 2 through Thursday, May 9. #YourVoiceYourVote2024 🇺🇸

[Montgomery County MD Government @MontgomeryCoMD]

🌒 Eclipse Alert! On Monday, catch the partial solar eclipse from 2:04 pm to 4:32 pm, peaking at 3:20 pm. While we won't get total darkness, it's a rare celestial event not to miss! Remember, never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.

https://t.co/FSh4MbzDRV

[Silver Spring Urban District @SilverSpringMD]

This week in and around the Silver Spring A&E District: @KakiKing at @MCCulturalArts, Free Bluegrass Concert at @QuarryHouseTvn, Teen Finances at the Silver Spring Library @MCPL_Libraries, and more! https://t.co/jgyo5rc9Up

[Source of the Spring @SourcetheSpring]

Friends of White Oak will host “Reimagining White Oak: A Community Open House” on April 17 to boost transparency and community engagement in White Oak’s ongoing development. @WhiteOakFriends https://t.co/mG8sOShoxS

[Silver Spring Urban District @SilverSpringMD]

Silver Spring is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Arts District Advisory Group. The group will advise SS on supporting an environment and opportunities for arts and entertainment to thrive. Due: April 1. https://t.co/9HHfsavIA9

[SilverSpring Penguin @SSpringPenguin]

County leaders urge Metro, state to develop transit solutions for Red Line closures https://t.co/kSSTtO1ecL

[Washington Capitals @Capitals]

NINE! TEEN! 20-GOAL SEASONS FOR THE #GR8

[The National Mall @TheNationalMall]

🌸🌸🌸 NPS CALLS PEAK BLOOM !!! 🌸🌸🌸. Check it out LIVE from your living room on https://t.co/mqnGehaLbO 🎥

[Washingtonian 🌸 @washingtonian]

Little did we know 2024 would be stumpy's last year alive 😭

ICMYI: Stumpy will be cut down in May along with 159 cherry trees to repair the seawall in that area. https://t.co/vvzm1alMx1

[Source of the Spring @SourcetheSpring]

Starbucks to Close Downtown Silver Spring Location on March 30 https://t.co/hO4fm2ZpwI

[The National Mall @TheNationalMall]

PEAK BLOOM JUST IN: The National Mall's cherry trees are predicted to reach #PeakBloom on...

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟑 - 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Stay up to date on cherry blossom news, events and ways you can support the trees by signing up here: https://t.co/72N8J8FrfW

[Silver Spring Urban District @SilverSpringMD]

Come on out for the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center Grand Opening! Dive into fun with family activities, demos, and tours. Ribbon cutting at 10 AM, with the open house from Noon-4 PM.
📷 https://t.co/5pOwvdBlrh