Discovery, AT&T to Merge Media Assets
AT&T and Discovery Inc. today announced a deal to merge AT&T’s WarnerMedia unit with Discovery, creating a streaming giant including the HBO Max and Discovery+ properties.
Construction Begins on Kiddie Academy® in East Silver Spring
Construction has begun for an educational childcare facility in the building that formerly housed Ambassador Animal Hospital at 811 Sligo Ave. The plans for Kiddie Academy® of Silver Spring were originally presented to the community in March 2019. The local franchise, part of Kiddie Academy, an Abingdon, Md. company that provides educational childcare at more than 270 locations around the country, will be owned and operated by Rakhi and Parnab De.
TKPK5K Goes Virtual for 2021
The Takoma Park Safe Routes to School 5K has returned for 2021, albeit virtually, according to a statement from Race Director Lucy Neher.
Takoma Station Reopening for Live Jazz Shows Starting Tonight
Takoma Station is reopening for live jazz shows beginning tonight (May 15) and every Saturday night, according to Michael Phillips of JK Productions, who is booking the shows.
Co-op Granted Temporary Injunction in Lawsuit Against Neighborhood Development Company
The Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op has been granted a temporary injunction by Circuit Court Judge Harry Storm in its lawsuit against the Neighborhood Development Company, the organization announced.
Silver Branch Brewing Plans Weekend Kölschfest May 20-22
Silver Branch Brewing Co. will be marking a rerelease of a Kölsch-style beer, Ümläüt Lövë, with a weekend of special events Thursday, May 20 through Saturday, May 22.
County to Maintain Current Pandemic Restrictions Despite State Changes
Montgomery County will continue to maintain the current level of pandemic restrictions and follow the reopening plan recently approved in the latest Board of Health regulation despite the governor’s state changes announced yesterday.
Matchbox in Silver Spring Adds Breakfast Hours, Brunch Items from Milk & Honey Café
Matchbox Restaurant in Silver Spring has expanded its hours to offer breakfast and added an expanded menu featuring brunch items all day from Milk & Honey Café.
Quarry House Tavern Hiring Staff in Preparation for Reopening Next Month
The Quarry House Tavern is looking to hire staff in preparation for reopening next month, according to owner Jackie Greenbaum. “We’re aiming for the first week of June, but we have a lot of work to do to reopen, including hiring and training new staff so it might take shortly longer,” she said in an email to the Source.