Shepherd’s Table Receives Urban Garden Grant
South Silver Spring-based nonprofit Shepherd’s Table has been chosen as a Grants 4 Plants urban garden grant recipient, as reported by a post to their Instagram account.
Silver Spring Wings Searching for New Home
Since their October 30 post on Instagram stating that they were temporarily closed, readers have been asking about the status of Silver Spring Wings. We’ve learned that the chicken wings, tenders, and potato wedges restaurant from the owner of Recess Catering & Events lost their lease and is searching for a new home.
Money Muscle BBQ Offering Thanksgiving Meals
If you don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving, downtown Silver Spring food truck Money Muscle BBQ has customizable dinners on its menu this year.
Pet of the Week: “London is an adorable Jack Russell mix with an incredibly fun personality.”
“London is an adorable Jack Russell mix with an incredibly fun personality. We adopted her in 2018 and she has been a constant source of joy and companionship since then. London turns thirteen this spring. She has also resided in Takoma Park and Wheaton.”
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.