A partnership of three individuals have applied for a liquor license to operate Shalla Restaurant and Bar at 8081 Georgia Ave., the former location of Balagger Lounge and, prior to that, Jackie’s Restaurant. The principals of Triple Brothers LLC are Belete Weletaw, Mekonnen Eshete, both of Washington, D.C., and Temesgen Gebeyehu, who lives in the Hillandale neighborhood of Silver Spring.
It’s no secret that Silver Spring is home to a large Ethiopian population and many Ethiopian restaurants. But now, one downtown Silver Spring restaurant is one of the best — at least according to Eater D.C.
Detectives from the county’s Major Crime Division is looking for information about three male suspects in a Dec. 22 carjacking in Silver Spring. The male victim was in his car about 9 p.m. ready to leave a parking lot near Red Lobster at 8533 Georgia Ave. when the suspects approached.
Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section have arrested and charged Ezekiel David Harris-Goff, age 18, in an armed robbery Dec. 1 in Ellsworth Place Mall. In addition, Harris-Goff, of an unconfirmed address, has been charged in an unrelated armed carjacking that took place Nov. 2 on 16th Street in Silver Spring.
According to a sign posted at the door, Nando’s Peri-Peri has temporarily closed its location at 924 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring.
The Starbucks outlet located at 8399 Colesville Rd. near the Silver Spring Metro entrance permanently closed as of Dec. 27, according to a notice on the door. Staff members are on site today cleaning up and shutting down operations.
Guitar Center will close its location at Ellsworth Place on January 3, according to a statement from a company representative.
The county is looking for a program manager for the Silver Spring Urban District. The Urban District staff provides support for the Central Business District, maintaining streetscapes and public amenities including plantings, seating, shelters and public art.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District are investigating the armed robbery of a male that occurred in downtown Silver Spring. MCPD is releasing a video of the incident captured by the victim’s dashcam and is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.