Takoma Park police responded early this morning to the report of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven convenience store in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, according to an emailed community advisory. Around 3 a.m., four people entered the store; one was armed with a black handgun. One subject demanded cash from the register while the other three stole property from the store.
Downtown Silver Spring restaurant Tacos, Tortas & Tequila will participate in the upcoming Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week, which kicks off next Monday.
A Silver Spring man has been charged in connection with activities he undertook during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to court documents. Bryan Betancur, aka Bryan Clooney, aka Maximo Clooney, has been accused of three violations, including entering restricted grounds.
Dog Haus Biergarten will open in Downtown Silver Spring, according to web reports confirmed by Laurie Yankowski, regional director, marketing for The Peterson Cos. The restaurant, which specializes in gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, will be located at 933 Ellsworth Dr. in the space formerly occupied by Lebanese Taverna, which moved to 8535 Fenton Street.
County offices will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 18, and other changes will be in effect, according to various officials.
“Bruno is a 7-year-old Maine coon, that enjoys scratches, cuddles, and naps. He is a love bug and a momma’s boy for sure. He was raised with another cat, Gus who passed in 2019. He was very lonely without Gus, his bro. So on Halloween, he got a new little sister, Buffy. She is a long-haired Russian Blue, who loves to play, play some more, and nap on daddy’s lap. These two are fast friends and can be found sleeping together or sitting on the couch with their parents. They both have their own Instagrams as well. Bruno is @bros_before_treats and Buffy is @iamlilbuffy!”
Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul has issued another update on security preparedness in the city around Inauguration Day.
The vandalized community picnic tables at the gazebo in Takoma Park have been restored, according to a Facebook post from Main Street Takoma.
Local food startup Take Your Thyme is looking for a commercial kitchen in the Silver Spring area. [sponsored]