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Silver Spring, MD is a vibrant area located in the suburbs of Washington DC. With its diverse population, Silver Spring offers visitors plenty to explore, from a variety of outdoor activities and shopping centers to lively cultural events and dining options. It's home to some of the most popular attractions in the region, including the National Zoo, Brookside Gardens, and AFI Silver Theatre. Additionally, Silver Spring is known for its thriving arts and music scene, with many galleries and music venues dotting the town. Visitors to Silver Spring can enjoy everything from outdoor concerts at Veterans Plaza or art exhibitions at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. Reviews of Silver Spring are overwhelmingly positive; visitors describe it as an \"idyllic retreat,\" one that combines great culture with modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere. From delicious restaurants to exciting nightlife spots, there's something for everyone in this vibrant city!
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Why We Left Silver Spring MD for Wilmington NC - 12/31/2018
Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new restaurants etc) the influx of crime and high rise apartment buildings, of traffic and pollution, have changed the character considerably. Murders, muggings and randomized violence are a stark reminder of how much the area has changed.
We wanted to find a community that had the same leafy feel as Silver Spring, communities with older historic homes, a little bit more sunshine and half price mortgage. As a mixed couple, diversity and tolerance are significant issues- one of the great things about the DC Metro area is, undeniably, the melting potted-ness of it all.
Wilmington NC is much of what Silver Spring /Tacoma Park used to be, for about 1/3 the price. Lots of sunshine, porch parties, historic homes, communities walkable to downtown, less than 20 minutes to the beach. An abundance of
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Parent's comments - after our first year - 8/18/2017
What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding fence. Ms. Sudarma, Ms. Hamdi, Mrs. Grover, Rebecca, and everyone there is so kind, so sweet, and so devoted to the individual development of each child, both psychological and also academic. We were amazed at our much our LO learned in that year and deeply valued the diversity and community of the teachers, staff, and students and the wealth of experience of the teachers. He also learned manners and the importance of picking up (makes a 2yo easier to live with!), and both teamwork and independent play. They have integrated Spanish into their program, and offer after care special programs such as dance and soccer. We cannot recommend this school highly
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Parent's comments - after our first year - 8/18/2017
What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding fence. Ms. Sudarma, Ms. Hamdi, Mrs. Grover, Rebecca, and everyone there is so kind, so sweet, and so devoted to the individual development of each child, both psychological and also academic. We were amazed at our much our LO learned in that year and deeply valued the diversity and community of the teachers, staff, and students and the wealth of experience of the teachers. He also learned manners and the importance of picking up (makes a 2yo easier to live with!), and both teamwork and independent play. They have integrated Spanish into their program, and offer after care special programs such as dance and soccer. We cannot recommend this school highly
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Near the Central Business District - 8/19/2012
Silver Spring has a central business district but is unincorporated and any part of Montgomery County Md that is not incorporated is likely to be called Silver Spring. I've lived here over a decade and the urban renewal project linked to bringing in the headquarters of Discovery Corporation provides all sorts of pleasant shopping and restaurant experiences. The extensive parkland associated with Rock Creek and Sligo Creek are also serious benefits. Transportation options include easy access to the Washington Beltway, the Metro Subway system, and a combination station serving AMTRACK and the Maryland Rail System. As a statistician, the Washington area has been the primary center of
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Transportation in the DC area - 2/4/2010
In general transportation in the DC area in difficult -- at best. While Metro (subway and bus) makes a big difference, the area is still gridlocked from 5:00A till 8:00P weekdays and weekends. The beltway (highway that circles the city of Washington, DC) is usually jammed-up somewhere at any time. In short, going anywhere in the DC metro area is a challenge any time of the day or
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Oasis from DC - 9/5/2008
Silver Spring has several quiet neighborhoods with tall trees and nice neighbors, and very close to DC for those who need an oasis from the
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Silver Spring is changing - 10/29/2007
Silver Spring is expensive to live in but has many fine places to eat and many cultural things to see and do. Traffic is bad as it is everywhere aroung Washington DC. Large influx of Hispanic immigrants thruout the area has had both good and bad
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Not worth it - 9/16/2007
The cost of living is not worth it here. Everything is more and pay does not equal out. I am looking to move where your salary goes
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Not hard to find a job here - 5/4/2007
Silver Spring is a suburb of Washington, DC. It is a nice place to live and work. There are plenty of jobs in this area. Any teenager has multiple opportunities for after school work. As an adult, if you have experience it is relatively easy to get a job in your field. There are plenty of stable government jobs available. It is harder for someone with no experience, career changers or recent college graduates. Salaries are usually high but the cost of housing and general cost of living usually takes care of your extra
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