Dominique Dawes: From Olympic Gold to NFL’s Atlanta Falcons Ownership
Olympic gold medal winner and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes has become one of four new additions to the Atlanta Falcons’ ownership group.
Lime & Cilantro: Montgomery Hills’ Newest Restaurant Now Open
Modern Latin-focused restaurant Lime & Cilantro is now open at 1909 Seminary Rd. in Montgomery Hills.
Maryland Pride: Royal Farms Brings Home the Gold for Best Gas Station Food in the USA
Baltimore’s Royal Farms, which will open a new location in Silver Spring next year, has been named the country’s “Best Gas Station for Food” by USA Today.
Ride for a Cause: MCDOT’s Annual ‘Give and Ride Food Drive’ Returns [May 26 – June 1]
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation and Manna Food Center are partnering for the 31st Annual “Give and Ride Food Drive” from May 26 to June 1.
Wheaton’s District Bistro Shines Bright at #14 on Tom Sietsema’s Best New Restaurants Roundup
District Bistro clinched the #14 spot on Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema’s list of the top 26 new restaurants in the D.C. area.
MHP’s Affordable Housing Efforts Get a $1 Million Boost from Citi Foundation
Silver Spring-based nonprofit housing developer MHP recently received a $1 million grant from the Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Initiative for connecting low-income communities with more opportunities.
Cielo Rojo: Earning a Coveted Spot at #5 on Tom Sietsema’s Best New Restaurants Roundup
Takoma Park’s Cielo Rojo is ranked fifth on Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema’s list of 26 top new D.C. area restaurants, which features Mexican options, plant-based fine dining, burgers, and more.
Fitness, Music, and Giveaways: Montgomery County’s Older Americans Month Celebration in Silver Spring
The county’s Department of Health and Human Services and Montgomery County Recreation will honor older residents at the Long Branch Recreation Center in Silver Spring on Friday.
Beginner’s Bliss: “Mr. Money Bags” of Silver Spring Wins $50,000 Lottery Jackpot on First Try
A Silver Spring man, affectionately known as “Mr. Money Bags” by his family, is celebrating after claiming a $50,000 scratch-off prize from the Maryland Lottery.