Takoma Park Students Aim for Excellence at 2025 Culinary Challenge
Takoma Park Middle School aims for a sixth victory as students prepare to compete in the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge this weekend.
Regal Majestic in Downtown Silver Spring Seeks Approval for Alcohol Sales
The Regal Majestic Theater & IMAX in Downtown Silver Spring has applied for a beer, wine, and liquor license.
Motorkat Hosts Fat Tuesday Bash with Jazz, Beignets, and Cocktails
Motorkat in Takoma Park has announced a Mardi Gras celebration set for Tuesday evening.
Average Daily Meals at Shepherd’s Table Jump to 422 Amid Rising Homelessness
Shepherd’s Table officials report serving an average of 422 meals daily, reflecting a 28% increase in homelessness in Montgomery County from 2023 to 2024.
Record Egg Prices Leave Families and Restaurants Scrambling
Egg prices hit a January record as bird flu continues wiping out flocks nationwide, including in Montgomery County.
Beteseb Restaurant’s Doro Wat Earns Spotlight in Bon Appétit Magazine
Beteseb Restaurant is gaining national attention in Bon Appétit Magazine for its Ethiopian chicken stew known as doro wat.
Effoi Restaurant Reopens in Downtown Silver Spring Under New Ownership
Effoi Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring has reopened under new ownership.
Free EV Charging Comes to Downtown Silver Spring’s Giant Food Store
Volta electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at Giant Food in downtown Silver Spring as part of a rollout across the grocery chain’s locations.
Celtic Cup Coffee Announces Updated Operating Hours for Downtown Silver Spring Roastery
Celtic Cup Coffee has revised the operating hours of its micro-batch roastery and tasting room located in downtown Silver Spring.
Platinum Amala Brings Authentic West African Cuisine to Downtown Silver Spring
Baltimore-based Nigerian restaurant Platinum Amala has expanded to downtown Silver Spring and is now open at the Solaire Social food hall.
Casseroles for a Cause: A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact in Your Community
Silver Spring Cares has reprised its Casseroles for a Cause campaign, supplying free meals to food-insecure residents by filling freezers for partner nonprofit Shepherd’s Table.
WRAP Debuts Super Bowl SoberRide Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving in the DMV
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free rides on Super Bowl Sunday through its SoberRide program.