Starbucks Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Workers Throughout December
Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line workers throughout December from its stores throughout the country, including locations in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.
Spice Street Plans to Open Next Week for Carryout, Delivery
Spice Street, a restaurant from the owner/operator of Café of India in the District of Columbia, will open for carryout and delivery next week, according to a post on the outlet’s Facebook page. The management is targeting a mid-week opening and will confirm the date on Monday.
Detectives Seek Help to Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
Detectives from the county police’s Major Crimes Division have released surveillance video of a suspect in a recent bank robbery and are seeking help to identify him. The robbery occurred at about 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the TD Bank branch located at 8661 Colesville Rd. in Silver Spring.
Detectives Investigating Attempted Robbery of Food Truck in Silver Spring
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division are still investigating an attempted armed robbery of a food truck in downtown Silver Spring that took place in October. The police have now released surveillance video of the suspect in the incident, which took place at about 5:40 p.m. on Oct. 12.
All Set Restaurant & Bar Featured on The Real Housewives of Potomac
All Set Restaurant & Bar in downtown Silver Spring has been featured once again on the Bravo TV show Real The Housewives of Potomac.
New Hot Dog Food Truck Hits the Streets of Silver Spring
Catalyst Hot Dogs, a new food truck that is “Bringing The Jersey Dog to The DMV,” is officially opening for business today in Silver Spring.
Hucker Elected President of County Council
Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5) was unanimously elected to a one-year term as council president yesterday. Hucker had served a term as vice president. Traditionally, the vice president is elected to the presidency following his or her term. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz (D-At Large), elected in 2018 and chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, was elected vice president.
Mrs. K’s Restaurant Now Offered for Lease to New Operator
Mrs. K’s Restaurant and Barrel Bar, a Silver Spring institution for 90 years, is now being offered for lease. “The owners want to take the time to find the right operator to take it to the next level,” said the leasing agent, who asked to remain anonymous. The Mrs. K’s name may or may not live on, he said, depending on what that operator decides to do.
County Designates December 1 as Rosa Parks Day
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Montgomery County Council have proclaimed Tuesday, Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day in the County, according to a press release.