The Eleanor Silver Spring Reopening Today

The Eleanor Silver Spring will reopen at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, April 1, according to a press release. The bowling lounge, bar, and grill will celebrate its reopening with new menu items, which include expanded pizza and handmade pasta options, as well as new seasonal cocktails.

Police Release Video of Assault with Handgun, Seek Info About Suspects

The county police department has released a video of an assault with a handgun in downtown Silver Spring and is asking for information about two suspects. Detectives from the 3rd District are investigating the incident, which happened in the 900 block of Ellsworth Drive on Jan. 16 at about 2:25 p.m. following a traffic dispute.

Kaldi’s Rooftop Being Remodeled, Enclosed

The rooftop of Kaldi’s Social House is being remodeled and will be completely enclosed, according to owner Tsega Hailemariam. The roof has been an issue with Thayer & Spring apartment residents unhappy about the noise from Kaldi’s, as well as businesses along Georgia Avenue, Hailemariam said.

Local Nonprofit Marks an Unexpected Anniversary

A local nonprofit is marking a one-year anniversary this month that they never expected to see. Community Connections was started in March 2020 by Silver Spring Cares, founded by Liz Brent, owner of Go Brent, a local real estate agency. The program’s purpose was to raise funds to help both food-insecure residents and local restaurants hit by the pandemic.