GoFundMe Fundraiser Established for Peet’s Coffee Staff
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for the staff of Peet’s Coffee in downtown Silver Spring, which will close on Oct. 30.
Taylor Johnson Is Takoma Park’s New Poet Laureate
Takoma Park has appointed Taylor Johnson as its new poet laureate, officials announced earlier this month.
GSSCC Announces President and CEO Redicker to Retire Next Year
Jane Redicker, president and CEO of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce for the last 17 years, will retire, effective Jan. 31, 2023, the chamber announced.
School of Musical Traditions, Justice Arts Coalition Relocating to Takoma Park
The School of Musical Traditions and the Justice Arts Coalition will be relocating to Takoma Park, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
Zinnia Featured in Washingtonian’s “11 Cozy Fall Patios and Drinks Gardens Around D.C.”
Washingtonian Magazine features Zinnia’s restaurant and garden in its article titled “11 Cozy Fall Patios and Drinks Gardens Around D.C.”
BLC to Hold Alcohol License Hearing for Sports, Hookah Lounge on Bonifant
The county’s Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing Thursday, Oct. 20 on the application for an alcohol license for Ivela Sports Lounge & Hookah Bar, according to public records.
Takoma Park City Manager Inducted Into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
Takoma Park city manager Jamal Fox has been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry, officials announced.
Police Investigating Attempted Armed Carjacking
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect involved in an attempted carjacking that occurred on October 11 in the 8000 block of 13th Street in Silver Spring.
Silver Spring Man Charged with Series of Armed Robberies in Bethesda
Montgomery County Police say they have arrested and charged 29-year-old Donnell Harris of Silver Spring with a series of armed robberies that occurred in Bethesda.