County Allowing Late-Night Alcohol Sales
County Executive Marc Elrich has issued an updated executive order allowing food service establishments to sell alcohol after 10 p.m.
Society Restaurant Declared “Unsafe Facility,” Receives 30-Day Closure Notice
Society Restaurant and Lounge at 8229 Georgia Ave. was declared an “unsafe facility” and a closure order issued on Sept. 29 by Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s health officer. The restaurant will remain closed for 30 days “or until notified by the County Health Officer that the Unsafe Facility is allowed to continue operations under modified conditions.”
Council Passes Appropriation to Assist Childcare Providers, Families Needing Care
The County Council yesterday unanimously passed a special appropriation of $7,687,000 to assist both childcare providers and families who need full-day care for school-age children. The funding includes $1.8 million to help providers that have incurred increased COVID-19-related expenses and lost revenues from both lower classroom capacity and being unable to open in school spaces since March.
Koiner Farm to Add Equipment, Extend Growing Season
Koiner Farm in Silver Spring will be adding equipment this fall that will allow it to extend the growing season for certain crops, according to Kate Medina, founder and executive director of the Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming.
Ulta Beauty Opens New Fenton Street Location
Ulta Beauty opened its new location this morning at 8510 Fenton Street, relocating from its former location at 914 Ellsworth Drive.
Eggspectation has Permanently Closed
Eggspectation, located at 923 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring, has permanently closed, according to Twitter reports and signage posted at the restaurant.
Pet of the Week: “This is Drizzy! He’s a two-year-old pit bull mix who loves running, belly rubs, and acting silly.”
“He enjoys meeting new people and kids, and everyone always compliments him on his handsome looks. We can’t imagine life without him!”
Montgomery Planning Releases FAQ on 8787 Georgia Redevelopment
Montgomery Planning has released an FAQ on the redevelopment of its former headquarters property at 8787 Georgia Ave. The document includes an explanation of the plan for trees, including replacement of those that must be taken down due to the excavation and grading that will be needed.
Sergio Ristorante Italiano has Permanently Closed
Downtown Silver Spring mainstay Sergio Ristorante Italiano, tucked inside the Doubletree Hotel at 8727 Colesville Road, has permanently closed, according to a report from Bethesda Beat.