County Police Identify Suspect, Officer in Yesterday’s Shooting
The county’s Police Department has released the names of the officer and the victim involved in yesterday’s fatal shooting following an armed bank robbery in Silver Spring.
County Launches Shutdown Portal; Groups Offering Meals, Food Distribution
The Montgomery County website has a new portal where the county’s federal workers and contractors affected by the government shutdown can find information about assistance available to them. The portal includes summaries of information from county departments (such as Health and Human Services), local agencies, businesses, utilities, nonprofits, and community groups offering help to furloughed workers. In addition, visitors to … Read More
New Restaurant/Bar to Feature Afro-Caribbean Cuisine
A native of Liberia plans to open a restaurant/bar featuring Afro-Caribbean cuisine at 8402 Georgia Ave., the former location of Lina’s Diner and Bar, which closed in November.
Councilmember Hucker Organizing Potluck Dinner for Furloughed Workers
Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5) is organizing a free community potluck dinner for furloughed government employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown. The “Shutdown Social” will be held Friday, Jan. 11 in the Montgomery Blair High School cafeteria at 51 University Blvd. E. A number of local restaurants are donating food and drinks for the dinner, including All Set … Read More
Parks Seeking Comment on Nolte Community Garden Proposal
Montgomery Parks is soliciting public comments on a proposal to create a community garden on the grounds of Nolte Local Park at 200 Denver Rd. The garden would be created at the location of the current activity building, which is scheduled to be demolished this year. The department issued a Request for Proposals for reuse of the building in March … Read More
Business Stories Dominate Source’s 2018 Most-Read Posts
Stories about local businesses have been the most widely read posts since the Source of the Spring launched in October 2016.
Downtown Silver Spring Office Complex Sold to Atlanta Group
The Station Square office complex in downtown Silver Spring was sold last week to Atlanta-based Bridge Office Fund Manager LLC, according to a company press release.
Arepas Pues Closing for Remodeling, Service Changes
Arepas Pues, the Latin American restaurant at 8555 Fenton St. in Silver Spring, is closing for remodeling, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page.
Adega Wine Veterans Take Over Space, Will Open New Café
A pair of veterans of Adega Wine Cellars in downtown Silver Spring will take over the space and open a similar café.