One of Silver Spring's best amenities is The Fillmore, a gorgeous music & entertainment venue, just steps from Chelsea Heights, which attracts some of the hottest talent worldwide. Upcoming: BUSH, Meghan Trainor, and Stone Temple Pilots. Shows at The Fillmore sell out quickly, but they offer free events if you'd like to tour the facility. For St. Patrick's Day, enjoy free entry on March 17th for their happy hour event. The Fillmore is named after the original venue in San Francisco, a concept which has been franchised by Live Nation.

A local Silver Spring favorite, Urban Butcher, re-opened this week after being closed since October. The popular butcher shop and restaurant is a “bohemian gathering place” known for its variety of meats. Their menu includes foie gras mousse with salty caramel, lamb tartare with Moroccan spices and many other unique, mouth-watering dishes.

Whether you are rooting for the Seahawks or Patriots, or just a fan of the commercials, this Sunday’s Super Bowl is a great opportunity to gather with friends and enjoy the local establishments in your EYA neighborhood.

As we welcome a new year, many of us will make resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle. More and more research indicates that living in a walkable neighborhood is good for you. From better health to reduced crime rates to increased social interactions, walkable urban living has many far reaching benefits. The studies show:

There's no better place to do your holiday shopping than the vibrant retail district at Downtown Silver Spring. From fashionable to athletic to gourmet, the shops at Downtown Silver Spring offer something for everyone on your list. Stop by this Saturday, December 13th and enjoy holiday music from 2 PM - 4 PM on the plaza and snap a unique holiday photo in front of the 35'-holiday tree. Downtown Silver Spring is just steps from EYA's new townhomes in Silver Spring at Chelsea Heights.

Downtown Silver Spring offers residents the perfect walkable lifestyle with easy access to Metro, shopping, dining and more. In the coming years, residents will have even more retail choices and green spaces to enjoy with the redevelopment of the Blairs apartments complex.