The county’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics have expanded their service and begun vaccinating people between the ages of 65 and 74, as well as essential workers and individuals with developmental disabilities, the Department of Health and Human Services announced. “Essential workers” include transit workers, teachers, and childcare workers.
A new listing in Takoma Park from Liz Brent of Go Brent Real Estate will soon hit the market. “A Contributing Resource in the Takoma Park Historic District, 7105 Carroll Avenue is an incredibly beautiful new home built within the original 1917 colonial revival exterior. Designed with the best of vintage and modern in mind, this frame home with wood lap siding and shakes was gutted and renovated in a meticulous 3-year process.” [sponsored]
Donut Run in Old Takoma is one of “The 15 Most Exciting New Restaurants to Try Around D.C.”, according to Gabe Hiatt and Tierney Plumb of Eater D.C.
Two groups of local elected officials have written to Gov. Larry Hogan (R) urging him to address availability and racial equity issues with the COVID-19 vaccines in Montgomery County. All nine County Council members signed on to a letter sent Wednesday asking the governor to specifically address racial inequity in both the vaccine distribution and the pre-registration system.
Goldberg’s New York Bagels in the Woodside neighborhood of Silver Spring is featured in Eater D.C.’s article, “15 Places to Find Standout Bagels Around D.C.”
The City of Takoma Park is making residential sustainability grants available to income-qualified residents for weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades, including insulation, draft reduction, and potentially heating and cooling equipment and appliances.
CBS Sports anchor James Brown has shot a public service announcement as part of a local nonprofit’s campaign to urge the county’s Black residents to take a COVID-19 test.“ As you know, coronavirus infection rates have risen in the Black community. As a Maryland resident, I am happy to share that the African American Health Program is hosting free COVID-19 testing sites in Montgomery County,” Brown says in the PSA.
Ruang Khao Thai Cuisine has rebranded to The Pepper Thai Kitchen, according to new signage posted at the restaurant’s location at 939 Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring.
The City of Takoma Park and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland have partnered to provide affordable homeownership opportunities in the City.