Mattress Firm Files for Bankruptcy, Will Close Some Stores
Mattress Firm, which operates three stores in the immediate area including at Colesville Road and Fenton Street, has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced today.
Council introduces bill to ban smoking in outdoor serving areas
The county’s smoking ban would be expanded to include outdoor serving areas such as patios, decks or porches operated by restaurants under a bill introduced by the County Council this week. Councilmember Sidney Katz (D-District 3) is the lead sponsor of Bill 35-18, Health and Sanitation – Smoking- Outdoor Serving Areas, which is cosponsored by Council President Hans Riemer (D-At … Read More
Upcoming Events, Oct. 3-11
Wednesday, Oct. 3 Revels World Story Time, 531 Dale Dr., 10-11 a.m. Long Branch Business League meeting, El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave., 10:30 a.m. Montgomery Parks 2018-19 Speaker Series, “The Benefits of High-Performance Public Spaces,” Ellsworth Room, Silver Spring Civic Building, noon-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 Community Ride—Silver Spring, 915 Ellsworth Dr., $10, 6:30-8 p.m. “Infused with Love,” An … Read More
County Receives Second Federal Grant for Electric Busses
The county’s Department of Transportation has received a second grant from the Federal Transit Administration to replace diesel busses with 10 new electric busses. The grant for $4.365 million follows an FTA grant of $1.75 million in September 2017 to purchse four electric busses and charging stations. “Thank you to the FTA for this grant to purchase more zero-emission, electric … Read More
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.
Montgomery Hills Residents to Hold First Street Festival Saturday
Residents of six neighborhoods along the Georgia Avenue corridor have joined together to plan the first Montgomery Hills Street Fest, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 from 3-7 p.m.
Pennyworth to Close Bonifant Location, Move to Grace House
The Pennyworth Thrift Shop will close its location at 949 Bonifant St. and move to the basement of Grace House on the grounds of Grace Episcopal Church later this year.
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.