Guavaberry Dominican Restaurant Now Open in Downtown Silver Spring
Guavaberry Dominican Restaurant is now open in the former home of The Greek Place at 8417 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring.
Bonchon to Open in Silver Spring; Site Selection Underway
Bonchon, the popular Korean fried chicken restaurant concept with 115 U.S. locations, announced today it has signed a franchise agreement to open six locations throughout the area, including locations in Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Bethesda.
Suspect Sought in Fatal D.C. Hit-and-Run
Detectives with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect and vehicle sought in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 33-year-old Rakesh Patel of Silver Spring.
OCP Warns of Forced Arbitration Clauses
The county’s Office of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about potentially deceptive and misleading information in receipts that some Jiffy Lube locations provide for purchasing oil changes or auto repair services.
Takoma Park Rescinds Indoor Mask Mandate
Takoma Park has ended its indoor mask mandate, effective today, according to a public notice posted on the city’s website.
Takoma Flea Seeking Vendors
The Takoma Flea, a new outdoor flea market that will take place in mid-May at the Takoma Junction, is seeking vendors, according to an email from Laura Barclay of Main Street Takoma.
Board of Education Ends Mask Mandate
The county’s Board of Education voted yesterday to make face coverings optional in all MCPS schools and facilities, effective immediately.
UPDATED: Concern for Missing Silver Spring Teen
Detectives from the county’s Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager from Silver Spring.
J. Hollinger’s Chef Feeding Displaced Silver Spring Residents
J. Hollinger’s chef Mike Ellis is preparing and serving meals to residents displaced by the March 3 explosion and fire at the Friendly Gardens Apartments in Silver Spring, according to a report from Eater.