New Takoma Park Market/Bar/Café Aims for March 18 Opening
A new market, bar and café planned for Takoma Park is “shooting for” a March 18 opening, according to co-owner Jocelyne DeHaas.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery Seek Help to Identify Suspect
Montgomery County police are investigating an armed robbery at the T.J. Maxx in Ellsworth Place and is seeking help to identify the suspect, according to a press release.
Ellsworth Dog Park Closing for Maintenance
Ellsworth Urban Dog Park at 621 Ellsworth Dr. is scheduled to close today for annual maintenance, according to the Montgomery Parks website. Crews will be replacing the mulch and wood chips in the park, as well as swale work to manage storm water run-off, and digging out and leveling retaining walls, a spokesperson said. The work is expected to take … Read More
Upcoming Events, March 8-15
Friday, March 8 Emmanuel Jal performance, Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College, 7995 Georgia Ave., 7-9 p.m. Women’s Taproom Takeover Benefit for Community Bridges, Denizens Brewing Co., 1115 East-West Highway, 7-11 p.m. Mardi Gras Ball! Free Local Music, Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41, 905 Sligo Ave., 7 p.m.-midnight. Carroll Café Presents Tret Fure!, Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. N.W., $18-20, 7:30-9:30 … Read More
Council Bans Smoking in Some Outdoor Seating Areas
The County Council has unanimously passed a bill to outlaw smoking in some outdoor seating areas where food is served. Bill 35-18, Health and Sanitation – Smoking- Outdoor Serving Areas, and a companion county Board of Health regulation, will prohibit smoking in areas such as patios, decks or porches in order to help protect people from the effects of smoking … Read More
Northwood Students’ Suicide Prevention PSAs to Air in Local Theaters
Two suicide prevention public service announcements produced by three Northwood High School students were selected to air in local theaters beginning this month. The top two PSAs were “Get Help,” submitted by Sophie Geiger and “See How You Can Help,” submitted by Rowan Arnold and Jay Hutchins, according to a release from the county’s Department of Health and Human Services. … Read More
Takoma Junction Developer Buys Property for Mixed-Use Development
The company selected for the Takoma Junction development has purchased a Takoma property with the intent of creating a mixed-use development, according to an announcement from the Old Takoma Business Association.
County DOT Seeking Comments on Dale Drive Pedestrian Proposals
The county’s Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on preliminary proposals developed for of the Dale Drive Pedestrian Facility Improvement Project. The department presented several concepts and their potential impacts on the area, which covers the stretch of Dale Drive from Georgia Avenue to Colesville Road, during a Feb. 12 meeting. That presentation was part of on an ongoing … Read More
Upcoming Events, March 1-8
Friday, March 1 Bud Skelton Band & Jam, Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41, 905 Sligo Ave., 7 p.m.-midnight. Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Montgomery County Master Gardeners, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. B&O Railroad Station Open House, 8100 Georgia Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids Sing … Read More