Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Passes Away at 80; Local Contestants React
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Reactions have been pouring in from local residents that have competed on the show.
In Case You Were Wondering About the Helicopters
If you were wondering about the news helicopters hovering last night over 16th Street in downtown Silver Spring, local breaking news reporter Alan Henney has explained it on Twitter.
Pet of the Week: “He eats like Garfield and drools when he purrs!”
“Simba loves to lay in the sun and take naps. He eats like Garfield and drools when he purrs!”
County Cancels Late-Night Alcohol Sales at Restaurants
The county cancelled its Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program as of yesterday at 5 p.m., officials announced. The program was launched in October and allowed restaurants to apply for a permit to sell and serve alcohol after 10 p.m. if they had not been cited or closed during the previous 60 days.
WMATA: Weekend Metro Maintenance at Silver Spring, Forest Glen Stations
WMATA is reporting that due to platform edge lighting replacement this weekend (November 7-8), trains will single track between Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations. Trains will operate every 15 minutes.
Report: &Pizza Planning Winter Opening
&Pizza is planning a winter opening of its upcoming location at Central apartments in downtown Silver Spring, a company spokesperson has confirmed to Bethesda Beat.
Old Takoma Business Association Launches Shop Small Saturdays Campaign
The Old Takoma Business Association has launched a month-long Shop Small Saturdays campaign in conjunction with Small Business Satuday, which occurs this year on Saturday, November 28.
La Casita Pupuseria Changes Annual Pupusa Day Celebration to Stay-at-Home Feast
La Casita Pupuseria & Market is changing its annual Pupusa Day Celebration to a Stay-at-Home Feast, according to a tweet posted this morning.
County’s Annual Leaf Collection to Begin Monday, Nov. 9
The weather forecast for this weekend looks perfect for leaf raking, just in time for the county’s annual leaf collection to begin Monday, Nov. 9. This year, the county has modified the online collection schedule tools so that residents can find their planned collection date (weather permitting) by simply entering their street address.