New Hot Dog Food Truck Hits the Streets of Silver Spring
Catalyst Hot Dogs, a new food truck that is “Bringing The Jersey Dog to The DMV,” is officially opening for business today in Silver Spring.
County Designates December 1 as Rosa Parks Day
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Montgomery County Council have proclaimed Tuesday, Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day in the County, according to a press release.
Metro to Weigh Major Service Cuts in FY2022 Budget
Metro is proposing eliminating weekend service, slashing bus service, and closing 19 stations as part of the agency’s FY2022 budget, set to take effect in July.
Adventist Community Services’ Flemmer Honored as Local Hero
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington Executive Director Ken Flemmer was honored last week by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) as part of the Congressman’s Local Heroes video series.
XOA Lifestyle Opens on Ellsworth Drive
Washington, D.C.-based clothing retailer Xtra Ordinaire Apparel has opened in the former home of New York & Company at 937 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring.
Silver Spring’s Breweries Participating in Small Brewery Sunday
Silver Spring’s breweries are participating today in Small Brewery Sunday, an annual event to celebrate and support America’s Small and Independent Brewers.
Pet of the Week: “He makes us laugh because he falls asleep in silly positions.”
“We adopted Sonny in April during the quarantine. He is named after Tottenham Hotspur player Heung-Min Son. He makes us laugh because he falls asleep in silly positions. Sonny loves to socialize, watch birds from the windowsill, and spend time in his outdoor playpen on the balcony.”
Police, Fire Investigate Fatal Apartment Building Fire in Leisure World; No Foul Play Suspected
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police and Fire Explosive Investigators from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service are jointly conducting a death investigation following an early morning apartment building fire in Leisure World of Maryland, according to an MCPD press release.
Koiner Farm Founder Honored on 100th Birthday
The Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming this week posted a video in tribute to Koiner Farm founder Charles Koiner, honoring him on what would have been his 100th birthday.