HAWK Beacons Activated on Fenton Street
The county’s Department of Transportation has energized and activated two High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks, also known as HAWK beacons, on Fenton Street in downtown Silver Spring.
Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of McDonald’s in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County police ask for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video during an armed robbery at the McDonald’s restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.
Fenton Village Awarded Grant for Safety Improvements
Fenton Village Inc. has received a grant that will allow it to install safety improvements in portions of the six- by two-block business area deemed to be unsafe, the organization announced.
Takoma Trukgarten Festival Set for June 4
Takoma Trukgarten, Takoma Park’s annual craft beer, wine, and food festival, will be held Saturday, June 4 from noon to 5 p.m.
AFI to Screen Series of Films from Ukraine
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is presenting Ukraine on Film, a series of 14 recent films from Ukraine that will be screened from May 4 through May 12. The theater at 8633 Colesville Rd. is charging a special $8 per ticket to encourage attendance.
J. Hollinger’s to Open on May 10
J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse will make its debut in downtown Silver Spring on Tuesday, May 10, a representative for the restaurant has confirmed to the Source.
Beauty Supply Store Hiring, Preparing to Open on Georgia Avenue
Kuku’s Beauty Supply is looking to hire a sales representative as it prepares to open in the former Perla Hair Salon location at 8433 Georgia Ave., according to a sign in the window.
Three Local Restaurants to Have Liquor License Hearings Next Week
Three downtown Silver Spring restaurants will go before the Board of License Commissioners next week for hearings on their pending liquor license applications, according to the BLC agenda.
Former Addis Ababa Space on Fenton Street Listed for Lease
The building at 8233 Fenton St. that formerly housed Addis Ababa restaurant is now available for lease, according to listing agent Hannah McCann of GoBrent Realty.