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Society Summoned to “Show Cause” Hearing on Liquor Violations

Mike Diegel | Sep 8, 2024Jan 5, 2021 at 11:28 am | Silver Spring

A representative of Society Restaurant & Lounge on Georgia Avenue has been ordered to appear at a “show cause” hearing for violations of the terms of its liquor license, according to officials with the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services. In a letter to license holder Samantha El Miskiri dated Nov. 23, operators were charged with twice violating the Dispensing of Liquor section of the rules and regulations of the Board of Liquor Commissioners, as well as the Acts Contrary to Law section.

Elrich: “Please stay away, and please stay safe.”

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 17, 2024Jan 5, 2021 at 10:41 am | Montgomery County

County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement today asking residents to avoid the protestors set to descend on Washington D.C. on Wednesday in support of President Trump’s “erroneous claims that the election was fraudulent.”

TPSS Co-op to Reopen Monday

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 2, 2024Jan 4, 2021 at 10:00 am | Takoma Park

The Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op will reopen at 2 p.m. today, according to a statement on the Co-op’s website. The Co-op closed on New Year’s Eve after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Trio Applies for License to Open Restaurant/Bar in Former Jackie’s Location

Mike Diegel | Sep 25, 2024Jan 4, 2021 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring

A partnership of three individuals have applied for a liquor license to operate Shalla Restaurant and Bar at 8081 Georgia Ave., the former location of Balagger Lounge and, prior to that, Jackie’s Restaurant. The principals of Triple Brothers LLC are Belete Weletaw, Mekonnen Eshete, both of Washington, D.C., and Temesgen Gebeyehu, who lives in the Hillandale neighborhood of Silver Spring.

Pet of the Week: “She used to sit on my shoulder when she was a kitten when I was working from home.”

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 17, 2021Jan 3, 2021 at 8:18 am | Takoma Park

“Even though she looks like a full-blooded Siamese, Kitkat was an alley rescue cat along with two siblings who don’t look anything like her. She used to sit on my shoulder when she was a kitten when I was working from home. She loves people and will welcome them to our house by brushing their leg and angling for some petting or a scratch behind the ears.”

Beteseb Tops Eater’s Essential Ethiopian Restaurants List

Source of the Spring Staff | Aug 19, 2024Jan 2, 2021 at 7:07 am | Silver Spring

It’s no secret that Silver Spring is home to a large Ethiopian population and many Ethiopian restaurants. But now, one downtown Silver Spring restaurant is one of the best — at least according to Eater D.C.

TPSS Co-op Temporarily Closes After Employee Tests Positive for COVID

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 2, 2024Jan 1, 2021 at 7:12 am | Takoma Park

The Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on the Co-op’s website.

White Oak ABS Store Reopens

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 31, 2020 at 10:00 am | Silver Spring

The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services store in the White Oak Shopping Center at 11239 New Hampshire Ave. reopened yesterday, the department announced. The store temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Silver Spring Pastry Chef to Compete on ‘Cakealikes’

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 3, 2024Dec 31, 2020 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring

Silver Spring’s Caitlin Taylor will compete on Cakealikes, a new comedic cake competition show premiering January 4 on the Discovery+ streaming service.