Silver Strings Featured in County Council PHEG Program Video
Downtown Silver Spring restaurant & music venue Silver Strings is featured in a new Montgomery County Council video about the county’s Public Health Emergency Grant Program.
Takoma Park Police Collecting Toys, Donations for Needy Families
The Takoma Park Police Department is collecting toys, cash, and/or gift card donations for local families in need this holiday season, according to a Community Advisory email sent to the Source.
“Re-Imagining the Holidays” Art Installation Lights Up Tonight
While there won’t be a lighting ceremony/party on Ellsworth Drive, this year’s “Re-Imagining the Holidays” art installation will be lit up beginning tonight (Nov. 13) through mid-January. This year’s installation on Fountain Plaza is a collection of colorful plexiglass snowflakes hung inside and out on a framework that’s wrapped in blue garland, topped with a crystal burst. Colorful floodlights and blinking lights will illuminate the structure for shoppers and other visitors to enjoy.
Takoma Park Restaurant Scene Praised by WaPo’s Tom Sietsema
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema heaped praise on Takoma Park’s restaurant scene in his November 4 Ask Tom live chat.
Full Key Restaurant: “We Will Continue to Operate.”
After rumors of the possible closure of Full Key Restaurant in Wheaton began to circulate this week, we’ve learned they will remain open, albeit with changes to their menu and operating hours.
Takoma Park Business Owner Victim of Apparent Drive-By Shooting in D.C.
A Takoma Park business owner was the victim of an apparent drive-by shooting near her home in the District of Columbia, according to several reports.
Airbag Thieves Strike in Silver Spring
A week after Takoma Park Police warned residents of airbag thefts along New Hampshire Avenue, we’re now receiving reports of the same thefts happening in Silver Spring.
Silver Spring Company Closes on $17 Million Funding Round
Truebill, a Silver Spring financial services company founded by three brothers who attended Montgomery Blair High School, today announced the company has closed on a $17 million Series 3 round of funding. The funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with existing investors Eldridge Industries, Cota Capital, Firebolt Ventures, and Day One Ventures participating as well. This round brings the total amount the company has raised to $40 million.
Full Key Restaurant at Risk: “Please consider ordering carryout from them to help save them from closing.”
A Tuesday morning post in the Support MoCo Restaurants Facebook group indicated that Full Key, the beloved Chinese restaurant in Wheaton, may be in danger of closing.