Double Homicide Near Nolte Local Park: MCPD, Park Police Launch Investigation
Two 20-year-old men were fatally shot Sunday evening near Nolte Local Park in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Police.
Metro Red Line Shutdown: Shuttle Bus Routes and Transportation Alternatives
Metro’s summer construction will begin on June 1 and continue through August 31, resulting in temporary closures at five Red Line stations.
Dominique Dawes: From Olympic Gold to NFL’s Atlanta Falcons Ownership
Olympic gold medal winner and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes has become one of four new additions to the Atlanta Falcons’ ownership group.
Lime & Cilantro: Montgomery Hills’ Newest Restaurant Now Open
Modern Latin-focused restaurant Lime & Cilantro is now open at 1909 Seminary Rd. in Montgomery Hills.
Maryland Pride: Royal Farms Brings Home the Gold for Best Gas Station Food in the USA
Baltimore’s Royal Farms, which will open a new location in Silver Spring next year, has been named the country’s “Best Gas Station for Food” by USA Today.
Ride for a Cause: MCDOT’s Annual ‘Give and Ride Food Drive’ Returns [May 26 – June 1]
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation and Manna Food Center are partnering for the 31st Annual “Give and Ride Food Drive” from May 26 to June 1.
Takoma Park Folk Festival Seeks Talented Performers, Vendors for 45th Annual Celebration
The Takoma Park Folk Festival seeks musicians, food vendors, craft vendors, and nonprofits for its 45th annual celebration on Sept. 8.
Wheaton’s District Bistro Shines Bright at #14 on Tom Sietsema’s Best New Restaurants Roundup
District Bistro clinched the #14 spot on Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema’s list of the top 26 new restaurants in the D.C. area.
MHP’s Affordable Housing Efforts Get a $1 Million Boost from Citi Foundation
Silver Spring-based nonprofit housing developer MHP recently received a $1 million grant from the Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Initiative for connecting low-income communities with more opportunities.