Free Outdoor WiFi Now Offered at Veterans Plaza, County Libraries
Thanks to federal COVID-19 grants, free outdoor WiFi is now available in front of the Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza and 10 county libraries.
Takoma Park Police Chief: “…There Are No Active Threats.”
Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul has issued another statement regarding last week’s riots at the U.S. Capitol, and their plans for security in the city around the Presidential Inauguration.
Pho Tan Vinh Named ‘Essential Pho Shop’
Pho Tan Vinh at 8705A Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring has been named to Eater D.C.’s 18 Essential Pho Shops Around D.C. list.
Takoma Park Police Chief Issues Statement on Capitol Riots
Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul has issued a statement regarding Wednesday’s riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Takoma Park Police Seek Help to Identify Shoplifting Suspect
Takoma Park police are looking for public assistance to identify a shoplifting suspect, according to a community advisory. The individual is thought to be a serial shoplifter working in the area, according to Catherine Plevy, the department’s public information officer.
Driver Charged With Hit-and-Run, Handgun Possession, Other Offenses
Officers with the county’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force arrested a hit-and-run driver Dec. 30 and charged him with several offenses, including possession of a loaded handgun. Humberto Guerra, age 26, of Bronzegate Place in Silver Spring was identified as the driver of a white Nissan Versa that hit an unoccupied, parked vehicle around Carroll Avenue and Osage Street in the Langley Park area.
Elrich: “Please stay away, and please stay safe.”
County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement today asking residents to avoid the protestors set to descend on Washington D.C. on Wednesday in support of President Trump’s “erroneous claims that the election was fraudulent.”
Trio Applies for License to Open Restaurant/Bar in Former Jackie’s Location
A partnership of three individuals have applied for a liquor license to operate Shalla Restaurant and Bar at 8081 Georgia Ave., the former location of Balagger Lounge and, prior to that, Jackie’s Restaurant. The principals of Triple Brothers LLC are Belete Weletaw, Mekonnen Eshete, both of Washington, D.C., and Temesgen Gebeyehu, who lives in the Hillandale neighborhood of Silver Spring.
Beteseb Tops Eater’s Essential Ethiopian Restaurants List
It’s no secret that Silver Spring is home to a large Ethiopian population and many Ethiopian restaurants. But now, one downtown Silver Spring restaurant is one of the best — at least according to Eater D.C.