FRESHFARM Market Workers Vote to Unionize
Nearly 30 local farmers markets run by FRESHFARM — including the Downtown Silver Spring market — have voted to unionize with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400.
Loyal Companion to Close All Stores Feb. 28
Loyal Companion, a pet store chain with locations throughout the country, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with its store at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills among the locations to close this month.
Administrators, Police Investigating Antisemitic Flyers Posted at Northwood High School
Two incidents of hate and antisemitic vandalism at Northwood High School are being investigated by administrators and Montgomery County Police, including the “posting of professionally designed flyers containing horrific hate speech,” according to a letter posted by school principal Jonathan Garrick.
Cava Group Files to Go Public: Reports
Local fast-casual restaurant chain Cava Group Inc. has filed a confidential application with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public, according to reports.
Nike Unite Store to Open in Downtown Silver Spring on Feb. 23
Nike Unite will open in Downtown Silver Spring at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, the Source has confirmed.
Police Arrest Suspect for Silver Spring Package Thefts
Detectives from the county’s 4th District Patrol Investigation Unit have arrested and charged 44-year-old Brandi Shoemaker of Silver Spring with multiple package thefts.
Kosher Chinese Restaurant Holy Chow! Seeking Mashgiachs
Award-winning kosher Chinese restaurant Holy Chow! is seeking certified mashgiachs to oversee the restaurant’s operations, according to a post on the outlet’s Facebook page.
Uniqlo, Gold’s Gym to Open in Downtown Silver Spring: Report
Uniqlo and Gold’s Gym are coming to Downtown Silver Spring later this year, according to a report from Washington Business Journal.
Police: Aspen Hill Teen Missing Since Jan. 30
Detectives from the county’s Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an Aspen Hill teen who has been missing since January 30.