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.
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.
Three Teens Charged Following Armed Robbery, Police Pursuit
Montgomery County Police say that three teenagers, one from Silver Spring and two from the District, have been charged following an armed robbery and subsequent pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle crash in downtown Silver Spring on Monday afternoon.
PLNT Burger No Longer Kosher Certified: Report
PLNT Burger — a vegan fast-casual restaurant chain from local celebrity chef and Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn — is no longer Kosher-certified, according to a report from YeahThatsKosher.
Metro Issuing Tickets for Fare Evasion Starting Today
Starting today, Metro will begin issuing tickets to fare evaders, in an effort to curb what the agency says is a $40 million problem.