Ayaba, 24, remembers how much Discovery’s arrival enlivened Silver Spring. It will also force the county to find a new occupant for the landmark edifice close to the Silver Spring Metro station. The company’s departure is “devastating for Silver Spring,” Duncan said. Silver Spring is still home to Urban One, which operates 55 radio stations targeting African American listeners. It has cut its workforce in Silver Spring by nearly half over the past decade.

Source: Washington Post January 12, 2018 23:26 UTC