Locavino Worker Featured This Month in Wine Enthusiast
Will Ferguson, who works at Locavino wine café in Downtown Silver Spring, is one of several LGBTQ+ individuals active in the wine community featured in the latest issue of Wine Enthusiast.
Takoma Park Announces Reopening Schedule
The City of Takoma Park has announced a facilities reopening schedule, according to a news alert.
Montgomery Parks Now Accepting Permit Applications for Park Buildings, Picnic Shelters
Montgomery Parks is now accepting applications for permits to reserve park activity buildings and picnic shelters, according to a press release. Residents will be able to use these buildings as of June 12, officials said.
Takoma Park Police Warn of Catalytic Converter Thefts
Takoma Park police are investigating two thefts of catalytic converters that occurred last month, according to an emailed community advisory.
Police Investigating Silver Spring Food Truck Theft
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating the theft of a food truck taken from the 8800 block of Brookville Road in Silver Spring.
Fullfillery Zero Waste Shop to Open at New Home in Takoma Park
The Fullfillery zero waste shop will have a soft opening at its new home in Takoma Park this Thursday, June 3rd, according to an email from Main Street Takoma. The shop will be located on the second floor at 7006 Carroll Ave., above Mark’s Kitchen.
Silver Spring’s Truebill Raises Additional $45 Million in New Funding Round
Silver Spring-based Truebill, a personal finance app, has raised $45 million in a Series D round of funding for a total of $85 million the company has raised since its founding in 2011. The funding, led by Accel with participation from existing backers Bessemer Venture Partners, Cota Capital and Eldridge Industries, will allow the company “to expand its platform of financial management tools to give users more visibility and control of their money.”
New Takoma Park City Manager Releases Statement
Newly designated Takoma Park city manager Jamal Fox released a statement last week regarding his selection for the position.
Historic Preservation Office Opens Digital Archives of Photos, Historic Permits
The county’s Historic Preservation Office has opened up a new online archive system that allows users to search a digitized slide and photograph collection as well as digitized Historic Area Work Permits.