Dolce Gelati to Open in Roscoe’s Side Room

Dolce Gelati, formerly located at 7000 Carroll Ave., will move into space formerly used for private parties at Roscoe’s Neapolitan Pizzeria, located at 7040 Carroll Ave., according to an announcement from the Old Takoma Business Association.

Candidate Questionnaires Generate Varied Amounts of Traffic

County Council Campaign Sign Design Review

Photo from barbarajpeters.com In April, we sent the Democratic candidates for an at-large position on the Montgomery County Council a short questionnaire that asked why they were running, their qualifications and why voters should choose them over other candidates, among other questions. Nineteen candidates responded, and we published each questionnaire as they were returned to us. After a period of … Read More

Councilmember for a Day Challenge Entries Sought

Montgomery County graphic Submissions are now being accepted for the 2018 Councilmember for a Day challenge sponsored by Councilmember Craig Rice (D-District 2), chair of the council’s Education Committee. Current students in eighth grade through junior year in high school may enter by submitting a video of two minutes or less, or written essays of 500 words or less, that … Read More

Upcoming Events, May 30-June 7

Upcoming Events

Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, May 30 Musicalitea, Levine Music, 900 Wayne Ave., 2nd Floor, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Silver Spring-Takoma Park Thunderbolts Meet the Players benefit, El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave., 5-9 p.m. Thursday, May 31 Women in the Workplace employment seminar, Silver Spring Civic Building, 8 a.m.-noon Youth Summit—Teen Town Hall, Silver Spring Civic Building, 6:30 p.m., more … Read More

County Transportation Department Launches Roadway Safety Program

A vehicle passes a floating bus stop and heads toward a bike box at Cedar Street and Ellsworth Drive. Photo by Mike Diegel. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has launched an effort to educate pedestrians, cyclists and drivers about the safety changes in roadway infrastructure. The changes are designed to improve safety by providing dedicated spaces for cyclists, improving … Read More