Welcome to Erickson Senior Living

Rebranding defines company’s position as leading senior living provider

Valor™ CEO Rick Niemi On Compounded Prescriptions

CEO Views collaborated with Rick Niemi, Valor Compounding Pharmacy’s CEO, on a piece for the Objective of Compounded Prescriptions

How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcy Filings In Silver Spring Area?

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Montgomery County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Maryland Power Provider?

See how well power providers in the Silver Spring area and across MD serve local customers.

Denizens Brewing Co-Founder To Join Biden Administration

Julie Verratti, the co-founder of Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring, announced she is joining the Biden Administration.

Sears, Kmart In Silver Spring To Close Their Doors

Kmart and Sears in Silver Spring are closing their doors for good.

Silver Spring Liquor Store Reopens After Worker Gets COVID-19

A Silver Spring liquor store reopened Wednesday after it was temporarily closed because an employee tested positive for COVID-19​.​

Silver Spring Liquor Store Closes After Worker Gets COVID-19

A Montgomery County-run liquor store in Silver Spring is temporarily closed after an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

White Oak Liquor Store Closes After Worker Gets COVID-19

A Montgomery County-run liquor store in Silver Spring is temporarily closed after an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

The Urban Winery Closes For Winter, Relocating To New Site

The Urban Winery, a downtown Silver Spring mainstay, has closed for the winter and will be moving to a new location in the spring.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Silver Spring

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

Which Silver Spring Business Is Best Of Year? Pick Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Silver Spring Business of the Year.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Businesses In Silver Spring

Small Business Saturday — it's on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Silver Spring navigate pandemic hardships.

MD Jobless Claims Drop, $20M Available To Help Avoid Layoffs

Initial MD jobless claims dropped slightly last week to 19,946. Now, more money is available so struggling small businesses avoid layoffs.

Riderwood Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Wellness Center

State of the art fitness center now open at Riderwood

Erickson Living's Close-Knit Communities Attract Savvy Seniors

New residents join friends and family in active, vibrant retirement living at settings like Riderwood in Silver Spring

Outdoor Live Performances Allowed In MoCo Under Phase 2 Revisions

Venues can hold outdoor live performances in Montgomery County if they request a Letter of Approval and follow COVID-19 guidelines.

First-Time Unemployment Claims Hit A Plateau In Maryland

Initial unemployment claims ticked up slightly to 13,575 last week, a sign that the economic rebound from the pandemic is losing steam.

New MD Jobless Claims Hit 1.14M; $300 Extra Payments Start Friday

First-time unemployment claims ticked up slightly last week in Maryland. A retroactive federal benefits program launches Sept. 11.

Planning and being prepared for the future

Priority list members continue to move to Riderwood

MD Unemployment Claims Drop For Fifth Week In A Row

First-time unemployment claims​ in Maryland fell again last week, a sign that layoffs may be easing.

Reopen Montgomery Small Business Grant Program Launches July 29

The $14 million grant program will reimburse county businesses and nonprofits for expenses incurred to comply with reopening requirements.

Senior well-being is “more important than ever”

Q&A with a leader in the senior living industry

Maryland's 33,378 New Unemployment Claims Lowest Since March

Maryland's latest unemployment claims are still ten times higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Business Owners Paint 'Black Lives Matter' On Silver Spring Road

Two business owners have experienced terrifying events related to their race and decided to show support by displaying BLM on the pavement.

How to downsize and declutter for your move to Riderwood

‘Best time to get organized’

MD Unemployment Claims: 37,383 Filed Last Week; New Total Tops 1M

Maryland workers filed another 37,383 new unemployment claims last week​, pushing the 17-week jobless total to more than 1 million.

First-Time Unemployment Claims Top 971K In Maryland

First-time jobless claims in Maryland rose again last week, even as more have businesses reopened.

MD's First-Time Unemployment Claims Bump Up By 56,126

New jobless claims in Maryland rose again last week, even as businesses reopen under phase two of Gov. Hogan's coronavirus recovery plan.

MD Sees Slight Uptick In First-Time Unemployment Claims

Maryland saw a slight uptick in first-time jobless claims last week due to the coronavirus pandemic's restrictions. Here's the latest.

Staying Connected at Riderwood

Riderwood TV Keeps Residents Engaged and Informed

Unemployment In MD: First-Time Claims Near 900K Amid Pandemic

Maryland workers filed another 41,941 new unemployment claims last week, pushing the 13-week jobless total to more than 800,800.

Riderwood's Realty & Moving Services Adapting to Times

An interview with Erickson Living’s Sharon Baksa, national program manager

MD New Unemployment Claims Top 662K Amid Coronavirus Crisis

An additional 48,963 Marylanders filed for first-time unemployment benefits, pushing the 10-week jobless total to more than 662,500.

$200K Awarded To County Businesses To Make PPE: Coronavirus

Seventy-three percent of the funding was awarded to Montgomery Co. companies led by women or minority entrepreneurs, according to officials.

County To Stop Accepting Applications For $25M Relief Program

Montgomery County will stop accepting applications for its emergency grant program on April 25.

MD's New Unemployment Claims Surpass 350K Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Nearly 50,000 Marylanders applied for jobless benefits last week, bringing the five-week total to more than 350,000.

Silver Spring Day School Needs Your Support

Learn how Silver Spring Day School is faring during the coronavirus and what you can do to support them during this difficult time.

Montgomery County Creating Small Business Emergency Grant Program

Montgomery County will be offering emergency grants for small businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

What's Open, Closed In Silver Spring During Coronavirus Shutdowns

Check out Patch's local business guide to see what's open and closed in Silver Spring during the coronavirus pandemic.

Montgomery Unemployment Claims Soar 4,712% In March: Coronavirus

More than 9,000 Montgomery County residents applied for jobless benefits last week as businesses shut their doors to combat the coronavirus.