Silver Spring Branch of Revere Bank Will Close Aug. 14

The Revere Bank branch located in the Lee Plaza Building at 8601 Georgia Ave. will close as of tomorrow, Aug. 14, according to a sign taped to the ATM on the site. The ATM itself will no longer operate as of 2 p.m. Friday. The sign directs customers to refer to sandyspringbank.com to find a Sandy Spring Bank branch or ATM location.

Urban Butcher Hits “Pause” Button on Operations

Report: Urban Butcher owner planning second Silver Spring restaurant

Urban Butcher has hit the “pause” button on operations at the restaurant at 8226 Georgia Ave. “due to the current situation,” according to an announcement on its website and Facebook page. The operators will concentrate their efforts at “Urban Butcher’s younger brother,” El Sapo Cuban Social Club.

Council Approves Charter Amendments That Could Change Its Makeup

The County Council last week approved two resolutions to place charter amendments on the November ballot, both of which would alter the composition of the council, if passed. One would divide the county into seven districts and create 11 council members. The other would eliminate at-large members in favor of nine district representatives.

Buena Vida Concept Eliminated in Favor of Tacos, Tortas & Tequila Menu

The upscale Mexican, all-you-can-eat menu at Buena Vida has been eliminated from the Silver Spring restaurant in favor of offering the casual Tacos, Tortas & Tequila fare, said Ivan Iricanin, founder and CEO of Street Guys Hospitality. The unlimited menu concept will remain, however, in the form of weekend brunch offerings at TTT.

Council Approves Additional COVID-19 Funding, Amended Executive Order

The County Council yesterday unanimously passed additional targeted funding in response to COVID-19, as well as an amended executive order on county restrictions in response to the pandemic. The council approved a $3.3 million special appropriation to implement the African American Health Program Executive Committee program to provide a response to the impact of the pandemic on African American and Black residents. In addition, bars and restaurants will be barred from selling alcohol after 10 p.m.