Hyattsville’s San Alejo Expanding to Takoma/Langley Crossroads
Hyattsville’s “modern Salvadoran kitchen” San Alejo is expanding to add a new location in the Takoma/Langley Crossroads neighborhood.
Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Captures Olympic Gold in Women’s Triple Jump for Dominica
Silver Spring resident and former teacher Thea LaFond won Olympic gold in the women’s triple jump on Saturday.
Unwanted Touching Leads to 13 Assault, Sex Offense Charges for Aspen Hill Bakery Owner
Montgomery County Police arrested the owner of the Passion Bakery Café in Aspen Hill after an investigation into multiple allegations of inappropriate touching during business hours.
Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill: Downtown Silver Spring Opening Delayed
The opening of Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill in Downtown Silver Spring has been delayed, with a new opening date yet to be determined.
Vendor Applications Open for Takoma Park Gift Market
Main Street Takoma is looking for vendors for the annual Takoma Park Gift Market, held on Dec. 13 outside the TPSS Co-op in Takoma Park.
Sietsema Praises Wheaton’s Taqueria Sabor Mixteco: Must-Try Oaxacan Tacos
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema recently reviewed Taqueria Sabor Mixteco, lavishing praise on the “sunny new Mexican storefront” near the Wheaton Metro station.
New Bill Could Silence Loud Cars in Montgomery County with Cameras
A new bill by two Montgomery County Councilmembers targets excessive noise from vehicles with modified mufflers.
GoFundMe Campaign Launched for Family of Silver Spring Carjacking Victim
A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of 54-year-old Melody Waldecker of Silver Spring, who was struck and killed during a carjacking in Sterling, Va. last weekend.
Monica Schorn Takes Helm at Environmental Film Festival in D.C.
Silver Spring native Monica Schorn has been named the new Executive Director of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.