Koiner Farm Founder Honored on 100th Birthday
The Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming this week posted a video in tribute to Koiner Farm founder Charles Koiner, honoring him on what would have been his 100th birthday.
Bump ‘n Grind, Loyalty Bookstore Collaborate on Curated Book Pop-Up
Downtown Silver Spring Coffee Shop & Roaster Bump’ n Grind has collaborated with Loyalty Bookstore on a curated book pop-up inside Bump ‘n Grind’s storefront at 1200 East-West Highway.
Sweeteria to Host Grand Opening Saturday; 25% Off Purchases
Sweeteria Dessert Café will host its Grand Opening this Saturday, November 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to an event listing on their Facebook page.
Police Investigating Robbery at Downtown Silver Spring ATM; Video Released
Detectives from the 3rd District of the Montgomery County Police Department are investigating the robbery of an adult male that occurred at an ATM in downtown Silver Spring. Investigators have exhausted leads and are releasing a video of the incident, seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
AFI Silver Kicks Off an All-Virtual European Union Film Showcase Next Week
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center has announced the complete slate of films presented online for the 2020 AFI European Union Film Showcase, which will take place December 2–20.
DTSS to Set Up S’mores Stations Benefitting Manna Food Center
Downtown Silver Spring will set up two s’mores stations on the plaza Friday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Dec. 11 to benefit Manna Food Center, according to the DTSS website. For a $5 fee, which goes to the center, groups of up to six people can reserve a 15-minute s’mores roasting period between 5 and 8 p.m. each evening.
Ice Skating Rink Reopens for Winter Season
The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza has reopened for the winter season — with some changes, according to a post on the facility’s Instagram account.
Report: Thompson Hospitality Acquires Matchbox in Bankruptcy Deal
Thompson Hospitality, a Reston, Virginia-based retail and facilities and management company, has acquired Matchbox Food Group, LLC as the casual-dining chain emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a report from Restaurant-Hospitality.com.
Guitar Center Plans to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
California-based Guitar Center plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to the company. The plan was revealed as part of a press release announcing a Restructuring Support Agreement with creditors that includes a new $165 million equity investment. The company operates about 300 stores across the country, including seven in the Washington, D.C. area.