The all-new Silver Spring library has set an incredible design standard for libraries around the nation. Designers, county officials and neighbors gathered recently in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 90,000-square-foot building, which is expected to earn LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Downtown Silver Spring is singing the Blues! If you are a Blues fan, get ready for an extravaganza of live performances and fun festivities as part of the week-long Blues celebration. Enjoy nightly performances at some of your favorite local venues including Veterans Plaza and McGinty’s Public House. View the schedule of events here.

Bethesda’s best shopping spot has recently been transformed into a vibrant destination offering a brand new sense of place. Westfield Montgomery Mall has been reinvented and you’ll definitely want to linger longer.

Looking for that perfect piece of art to spice up your home? This weekend, stop by downtown Bethesda for the annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival featuring over 130 of the nation’s top artists. This two-day event brings together acclaimed artists showcasing paintings, photography, glass works, furniture and much more.

Shop Tax-Free at stores in Bethesda and Silver Spring. Photos courtesy of Flickr's ehpien and takomabibelot. Sunday, August 10th kicks off Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week 2014! For the entire week (August 10th – August 16th) there will be tax exemptions on clothing and shoes under $100 per item (accessories do not apply). Click here for more information. Below is your guide to the shops in Silver Spring and Bethesda where you can save big.

The Capital Crescent Trail connects our new townhomes at Little Falls Place to the Washington Harbor in Georgetown. Photo courtesy of Flickr's S Pakhrin. Have you ever wondered what you pass while enjoying a nice walk, run or bike ride from our townhomes at Little Falls Place to Georgetown? Thanks to the Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail, here are a few of the highlights along the way: