County to Mark Flash BRT Anniversary; Expansion Planned
The county’s Department of Transportation will commemorate the first anniversary of its Flash Bus Rapid Transit service today with special greetings of riders at several Flash stations.
Armed Carjacking Suspect Arrested; Dog Recovered
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged one of three suspects in an armed carjacking that occurred in Rockville last Monday.
Old Takoma Businesses to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
Several businesses in Old Takoma will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies this Friday, October 15, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
Rohobot Featured in 2021 Fall Dining Guide
Silver Spring’s Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant — originally featured last March by Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema as one of his 8 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now, has been featured once again — this time in the Post’s 2021 Fall Dining Guide.
Historic Takoma to Open Reading Room
Historic Takoma will open its public Reading Room starting Sunday, October 17, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. The Reading Room on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Historic Takoma is located at 7328 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park.
IMPACT Silver Spring Executive Director Stepping Down
IMPACT Silver Spring Executive Director Jayne Park will be stepping down from her role effective December 31, according to an email received by the Source. Ms. Park is leaving the organization to “move forward towards new horizons and opportunities,” according to the announcement.
County Providing Free Taxi Service to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites for Seniors, Disabled
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is teaming with taxicab companies operating in the county to provide age 65+ seniors and residents with disabilities free roundtrip transportation to COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations.
Koité Grill Featured in The Washington Post
The Washington Post’s food reporter/columnist Tim Carman has featured Senegalese restaurant Koité Grill, calling it “standout Senegalese cooking [that] builds on char, smoke, and butchery”.
Police Investigating Armed Carjacking in Takoma Park
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred Friday, and are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspects.