Police Investigating Double Shooting at the Enclave Apartment Complex
County police are investigating the shooting of two males at the Enclave apartments, located at 11235 Oak Leaf Drive in Silver Spring.
Inaugural Pride in the Plaza Launches New County Sexual Health Campaign
County officials opened the inaugural Pride in the Plaza Sunday to mark Pride Month, National HIV Testing Day and the official launch of Do It For You, the county’s first comprehensive sexual health campaign.
Two 15-Year-Old Males Arrested in Car Theft, Kidnapping
Two 15-year-old males from Northeast Washington have been arrested and charged in connection with a vehicle theft where the owner’s two-year-old daughter was in the back seat at the time.
Polka Deli Featured in Washingtonian’s “13 Great DC Delis From Around the World”
Taste of Home Magazine’s “Best Deli in Maryland” winner Polka Deli is featured in Washingtonian’s article, “13 Great DC Delis From Around the World,” a list of notable international delis around the D.C. area.
Owners Announce UP is Suspending Operations
The husband and wife team who owns and operates UP – Healing, Wellness, Adventure announced on Facebook that they were suspending operations. Dave Giacomin and Erin McNamara said they had lost their lease on the studio space on the second floor of 8083 Georgia Ave., largely due to pandemic-related restrictions and the economic slowdown.
Koité Grill is One of Tom Sietsema’s “7 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now”
The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has named Senegalese restaurant Koité Grill in downtown Silver Spring as one of his 7 favorite places to eat right now.
Bump ‘n Grind to Open Library Kiosk on Saturday
Bump ‘n Grind will open its coffee kiosk at the Silver Spring Library this Saturday, June 26, according to a tweet posted last evening. The coffee shop and roaster is taking over the space vacated by Kefa Cafe, which decamped for the Wheaton Library last year.
Senate Confirms Silver Spring Judge for U.S. District Court of Maryland Seat
The U.S. Senate last week confirmed U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Lydia Griggsby to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maryland. Judge Griggsby, who was confirmed by a 59-39 vote and lives in Silver Spring, will be the first Black woman and first woman of color to serve as a federal district court judge in Maryland.
Quarry House Tavern Reopening Today
Quarry House Tavern will reopen at 5 p.m. today, according to a post on the bar’s Facebook page.