New Hot Dog Food Truck Hits the Streets of Silver Spring

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 11, 2024Dec 2, 2020 at 9:49 am | Silver Spring, MD

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

Mike Diegel | Dec 2, 2020 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

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

Mike Diegel | Oct 17, 2024Dec 1, 2020 at 3:26 pm | Silver Spring, MD

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

Source of the Spring Staff | Nov 7, 2024Dec 1, 2020 at 3:00 pm | Montgomery County, MD

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.

Takoma Police Accepted into Training Program to Reduce Misconduct, Mistakes

Mike Diegel | Sep 15, 2024Dec 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Takoma Park, MD

The Takoma Park Police Department has been accepted into a program to train officers in strategies and tactics to help law enforcement officers prevent misconduct and reduce officer mistakes, among other goals. The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Project, an initiative of Georgetown University’s Law Center, includes more than 60 other law enforcement agencies, along with statewide and regional training academies chosen to participate in the ABLE Project’s national rollout.

Metro to Weigh Major Service Cuts in FY2022 Budget

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 20, 2024Dec 1, 2020 at 10:00 am | Silver Spring, MD

Metro is proposing eliminating weekend service, slashing bus service, and closing 19 stations as part of the agency’s FY2022 budget, set to take effect in July.

Takoma Police Department Accepting Applications for 2021 Community Academy

Mike Diegel | Jul 25, 2024Dec 1, 2020 at 6:55 am | Takoma Park, MD

The Takoma Park Police Department is accepting applications for the 2021 Community Police Academy, which will be held virtually due to the pandemic. The academy is designed to help residents 16 years of age or older understand how officers go about doing their jobs. The classes will begin via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and will be a 14-week long program of one class a week from 7 p.m.–9:30 pm.

Adventist Community Services’ Flemmer Honored as Local Hero

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 16, 2024Nov 30, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Silver Spring, MD

Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington Executive Director Ken Flemmer was honored last week by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) as part of the Congressman’s Local Heroes video series.

Residents Can Remind Favorite Establishments to Apply for Relief Grants This Week

Mike Diegel | Nov 11, 2024Nov 30, 2020 at 12:58 pm | Montgomery County, MD

Local residents can help their favorite food and drink establishments by reminding them that this is the final week to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation’s Restaurant Relief program.