Vegan Donut Shop Coming to Takoma Park
Takoma Park soon will have a vegan donut shop, according to an announcement from the Old Takoma Business Association.
Pete’s to Close Wayne Avenue Location This Weekend
Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza will close the Silver Spring location on Wayne Avenue after Sept 29, according to two staff members who couldn’t comment further.
Big Escape Rooms Holds Grand Opening of Downtown Location
About 40 people turned out last night for the grand opening and a chance to play a game in Big Escape Rooms in downtown Silver Spring.
Residents Offered Opportunity to Choose Design for New Mural
Residents have the opportunity to choose one of three designs proposed for a large-scale mural on the exterior wall of 8402 Georgia Ave. at the corner of Bonifant Street, a building that houses Lina’s Diner and Bar. The mural is a public-private collaboration between the Silver Spring Urban District, the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District, and the Washington Property … Read More
County Setting Up “Citizenship Corners” to Help Immigrants Become Citizens
Montgomery County is setting up “Countywide Citizenship Corners” in libraries and other area locations to encourage eligible immigrants to become naturalized citizens. “The purpose of the Citizenship Corners is to get out information to our residents who are interested in becoming citizens,” said Diane Vy Nguyen-Vu, who leads the county’s citizenship initiative, along with the legal immigration service providers network. … Read More
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for Silver Spring Arts Campus
About 100 residents joined county officials and others yesterday for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Silver Spring Arts Campus on the site of the former 3rd District police headquarters at 801 Sligo Ave.
Gallery: Talbot Bridge Centennial Celebration
About 200 people gathered at the Talbot Avenue Bridge in Lyttonsville Saturday to celebrate the centennial of its construction. Here is a gallery of photos from the day, taken by and courtesy of David Rotenstein, one of the event organizers. Additional photos and videos can be viewed at the centennial’s website.
Security Guard Shoots, Kills Man During Fight at 7-Eleven
A Hyattsville man was shot and killed early Sunday morning during a fight with a security guard at the 7-Eleven store at 8202 Georgia Ave., according to a Montgomery County Police Department press release.