Pet of the Week: “She enjoys eating, napping, and running laps around her cage.”

“Maple is an adorable two-year-old guinea pig with a talent for mischief. Carrots, salad, and occasional tomatoes are her favorite foods. She enjoys eating, napping, and running laps around her cage. She is a noisy squeaker when hungry (which is most of the time) and her most defining feature is her naturally fluffy “mohawk”.”

State Commits to Funding Redesign of Georgia Avenue Corridor

The Maryland Department of Transportation has committed $1.6 million to finish redesigning the Georgia Avenue corridor in Montgomery Hills and Forest Glen, according to a press release distributed by state Del. Jared Solomon (D-District 18). The State Highway Administration received federal approval in September 2019 to redesign the stretch of Georgia from 16th Street to Forest Glen Avenue.

Sweet Sweet Kitchen Coming to Bonifant Street

Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in the cuisines of Jamaica and Sierra Leone, is coming to 904 Bonifant Street in the space formerly occupied by Khyber Kitchen. The company also operates a food truck and offers catering services.

Flower Avenue Liquor Store Closed After Positive COVID-19 Test

The county’s Flower Avenue Liquor and Wine store at 8706-B Flower Ave. in Long Branch has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, officials with Alcohol Beverage Services announced. ABS learned about the positive test on Wednesday, Jan. 20 and the store was immediately closed. The employee’s last day at work was Jan. 18.

Four Corners Church Site Now For Sale

The former home of Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church at the intersection of University Boulevard and Colesville Road is now listed for sale with Cresa, a global commercial real estate firm. The asking price for the Four Corners property is $5 million, said listing agent LaMean Koroma, and has already generated a lot of interest.

Dog Haus Biergarten to Open in Downtown Silver Spring

Dog Haus Biergarten will open in Downtown Silver Spring, according to web reports confirmed by Laurie Yankowski, regional director, marketing for The Peterson Cos. The restaurant, which specializes in gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, will be located at 933 Ellsworth Dr. in the space formerly occupied by Lebanese Taverna, which moved to 8535 Fenton Street.