Peet’s Coffee Now Permanently Closed
Peet’s Coffee at The Blairs Shops shopping center at 1316 East-West Highway in downtown Silver Spring is now permanently closed, with Starbucks set to take over the space.
Mandalay Selected as Best Burmese Restaurant in Best of D.C. Reader’s Poll
Mandalay Restaurant & Café was selected as the Best Burmese Restaurant in Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. Reader’s Poll.
County Seeks High School Students to Serve as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors
The county’s Department of Transportation is seeking up to 45 high school students to serve as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors, officials announced Tuesday.
Takoma Businesses Win Big in Best of D.C. Reader’s Poll
Over 40 Takoma businesses took home awards in Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. Reader’s Poll, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
Nonprofit Buys Elm Gardens Apartments for Affordable Housing Redevelopment
A national not-for-profit provider of “quality affordable housing” has purchased the Elm Garden Apartments at 7050 Eastern Ave. N.W., according to a press release.
PLNT Burger is Once Again Certified Kosher
PLNT Burger is once again Kosher-certified, according to a report from YeahThatsKosher.
The Breakfast Club Near Opening: “Just Two More Inspections”
The Breakfast Club is very close to opening in downtown Silver Spring, according to owner Jason Miskiri. “Just two more inspections.”
Hagedorn: “Business Is Booming at Miss Toya’s, for Many Good Reasons”
“Business is booming at Miss Toya’s, for many good reasons,” Bethesda Magazine food critic David Hagedorn writes in his review, “so be sure to make a reservation and let Lady Voodoo help you do that voodoo that you do so well.”
Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Theft, Attempted Burglary in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police are investigating a catalytic converter theft, gas station theft from auto, attempted residential burglary, and theft from auto, according to emailed community advisories. Additionally, TPPD will be holding a community meeting Thursday night to discuss public safety and recent shootings in the Pinecrest neighborhood.