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Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill: New Dining Destination Coming to Downtown Silver Spring
Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill will be taking over the location previously occupied by The Eleanor at 931 Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring, according to a report from The MoCo Show. The Eleanor closed last year and its bowling lanes and fixtures were sold at an auction last fall. The...
Discover Diverse Delights at the Downtown Silver Spring ‘Around the World Bazaar’
Eight performances with an international flair will be part of the free “Around the World Bazaar” this Friday evening from 5 to 10 p.m. The free event, hosted by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. at the Silver Spring Civic Building in downtown Silver Spring, will feature a variety of entertainment, including a Bollywood Wedding Dance, Latin and Brazilian Carnival Dance Party, and Orfeia, a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional music from Bulgaria and Eastern Europe.
Update: Video Released in Downtown Silver Spring Shooting Investigation
Montgomery County police need the community’s assistance in identifying four suspects linked to a shooting in downtown Silver Spring on January 25. The incident resulted in injuries to two individuals. An MCPD press release stated that a preliminary investigation found that around 11:50 p.m. on January 25, four suspects...
AFI Silver Announces George Pelecanos as Curator of Western Classics Film Series
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center has teamed up once again with Silver Spring-based author, producer, and screenwriter George Pelecanos to present a selection of classic Western films, curated by Pelecanos, who will introduce select shows. The George Pelecanos Presents: Western Classics series kicks off on March 7 and...
GoodVets to Take Over Former Sip & Develop Spot in Downtown Silver Spring
Chicago-based veterinary practice GoodVets is poised to take over the former location of Sip & Develop in Downtown Silver Spring. The anticipated opening of GoodVets Silver Spring at 8501 Fenton St. is scheduled for Q3 2024, marking the second location in the D.C. area after GoodVets The Wharf, which is set to open in the spring.
Key Meeting Alert: Piney Branch Road & Flower Avenue Bike Lanes to be Discussed Wednesday Evening
The county’s Department of Transportation will host a joint public information session Wednesday evening to introduce the Piney Branch Road Bike Lanes Facility Project and discuss the latest developments of the Flower Avenue Separated Bike Lanes Project, which has achieved the 35% design milestone. The public can participate either...
In Custody: Fourth Suspect Linked to Bonifant Street Homicide Arrested
Montgomery County Police have arrested the fourth suspect sought in connection with the fatal shooting of Deandre Keith Ellis on March 5, 2023. Ellis was shot and killed inside a car parked outside the Sweet Sweet Kitchen, located in the 900 block of Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring. According...
Transition Complete: New Owner Takes the Reins at Fresh Start Massage & Bodywork
Fresh Start Massage & Bodywork has named Lawrence Lewis, LMT, MMT as Owner, Operator & CEO. Lewis, a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, is licensed in Maryland and holds certifications in Sports Massage, Medical Massage, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (2024). Transitioning from a home-based service to a physical massage studio, Lewis now manages the three-room facility in downtown Silver Spring.
Shaquille Stewart Appointed Executive Director at Silver Spring Stage
The Silver Spring Stage Board of Directors has appointed Silver Spring native Shaquille Stewart as the company’s new executive director, as the Stage pushes forward with its recovery post-pandemic challenges and unexpected facility repair costs. Stewart, a Montgomery College theatre program graduate, brings a wealth of experience as an...
ICE Alleges Montgomery County Ignored Three Detainers for MS-13 Gang Member
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced last week that Enforcement and Removal Operations officers in Baltimore arrested an undocumented Salvadoran individual with a criminal history of unlawfully owning an unregistered firearm. The 24-year-old unnamed individual, known to be a member of the MS-13 street gang, was apprehended at...
Taco Bell Cantina Hiring Update: New Positions Added
New job openings have been posted today in preparation for the upcoming opening of Taco Bell Cantina in downtown Silver Spring. Open positions include Shift Lead, Team Member: Service Champion, Team Member: Food Champion, Assistant General Manager, and Restaurant General Manager. To apply, interested individuals can visit Taco Bell’s website.
Awecherry Coffee Now Brewing in Downtown Silver Spring
D.C.-based Ethiopian coffee importer Awecherry Coffee, which operates coffee trucks in the area, has opened a coffee cart at the Fenton Citgo gas station in downtown Silver Spring:. Awecherry Coffee is a specialty coffee company that was founded with the aim of delivering exceptional quality, ethical sourcing, and a truly...
Vendor Applications Live: 2024 Takoma Park Street Festival
Applications for vendors and exhibitors are now being accepted for the 2024 Takoma Park Street Festival, as announced by Main Street Takoma. The 43rd annual festival is seeking artists, community groups, food vendors, small and large companies, and Takoma businesses. The event will take place on Sunday, October 6th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., held along Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park, and extending to Carroll St. NW in Takoma, D.C.
Montgomery County Secures $87 Million for Flash Bus Rapid Transit and Pedestrian Safety Projects
The state allocated these funds to the county through a General Assembly Bond Bill passed in 2022. An additional $6 million was also designated for the MD 355 Flash BRT corridor in a Fiscal Year 2021 bond bill. This funding will not only support local initiatives but also serve as a matching contribution for two Federal transportation grants: the Federal Small Starts Capital Investment grant for Veirs Mill Road Flash BRT, and the Federal New Starts grant for MD 355 Flash BRT.
Complaints Against Takoma Park Police Increased in 2023, According to Report
Takoma Park Police received a total of 11 complaints in 2023, according to an Internal Affairs Complaint Investigations report (PDF) issued this week. Police spokesperson Cathy Plevy said that the Takoma Park Police Department’s policy requires investigations into all complaints against the Department or its employees and that annual statistical summaries of these investigations by the internal affairs function will be accessible to the public.
Don’t Miss Out: Nando’s Peri-Peri’s Docs In Progress Fundraiser Night
Nando’s Peri-Peri in Downtown Silver Spring is set to host a fundraiser for Docs In Progress on Super Bowl Sunday. Docs In Progress, a Silver Spring nonprofit, runs the Village Reels program, engaging students from MCPS schools like Blair and Wheaton in creating short documentaries about senior citizens in local Villages. This year, they aim to include Northwood in the project.
Police Respond to Sligo Ave. Shooting; Victim in Serious Condition
Montgomery County Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that took place on Friday night in East Silver Spring. According to MCPD spokesperson Shiera Goff, a report of a shooting was received at 10:01 p.m. on Friday. Officers from the 3rd District responded to the 600 block of Sligo Ave. where they found an adult male victim, who was taken to a local hospital in serious condition.
International Traveler in Montgomery County Diagnosed with Measles
Maryland and Montgomery County health officials this week reported a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally. Individuals who were present at the following locations during the specified hours may have been exposed:. Washington Dulles International Airport International Terminal on January 27th from 6:00 a.m. to...
Making a Difference: Support Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence in Montgomery County
Montgomery County’s Trauma Services, a part of the county’s Department of Health and Human Services, is currently looking for volunteers to support victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as their families. Interviews are now underway for the winter training session of 2024. Once a group...
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