FRESHFARM Market Workers Vote to Unionize
Nearly 30 local farmers markets run by FRESHFARM — including the Downtown Silver Spring market — have voted to unionize with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Thursday morning in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Ave., according to an emailed community advisory.
Loyal Companion to Close All Stores Feb. 28
Loyal Companion, a pet store chain with locations throughout the country, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with its store at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills among the locations to close this month.
Administrators, Police Investigating Antisemitic Flyers Posted at Northwood High School
Two incidents of hate and antisemitic vandalism at Northwood High School are being investigated by administrators and Montgomery County Police, including the “posting of professionally designed flyers containing horrific hate speech,” according to a letter posted by school principal Jonathan Garrick.
County Food Council Seeks New Executive Director
The Montgomery County Food Council, a nonprofit that “serves as the primary connection point for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents around food system issues in our county,” (per its website), is looking for a new executive director, according to an announcement from its board of directors.
Cava Group Files to Go Public: Reports
Local fast-casual restaurant chain Cava Group Inc. has filed a confidential application with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public, according to reports.
Police: Food Delivery Vehicle Stolen in Takoma Park
Police in Takoma Park are investigating the theft of a food delivery driver’s vehicle on Tuesday evening while he was working.
Nike Unite Store to Open in Downtown Silver Spring on Feb. 23
Nike Unite will open in Downtown Silver Spring at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, the Source has confirmed.
Police Arrest Suspect for Silver Spring Package Thefts
Detectives from the county’s 4th District Patrol Investigation Unit have arrested and charged 44-year-old Brandi Shoemaker of Silver Spring with multiple package thefts.