Food Startup Seeking Commercial Kitchen
Local food startup Take Your Thyme is looking for a commercial kitchen in the Silver Spring area. [sponsored]
Governor Announces COVID Relief Funding for Entertainment Venues
Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced $30 million in COVID-19 relief funding awarded to more than 90 music and entertainment venues around the state, including four in downtown Silver Spring. “These awards will save hundreds of jobs and help many of Maryland’s entertainment venues sustain their operations until they can safely and fully reopen,” the governor said.
Eater D.C. Editor: “The closing that hit me the hardest was Sergio Ristorante Italiano.”
Eater D.C. editor Gabe Hiatt recently declared Sergio Ristorante Italiano’s demise as the restaurant closing of 2020 that affected him the most.
County Expands MLK Day Service to Week of Virtual Events
The county will expand its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to a full week of virtual events beginning tomorrow, Jan. 16, through Jan. 24, according to an announcement.
La Tejana to Pop Up at Takoma Park Farmers Market
The Takoma Park Farmers Market will host a pop-up with Washington, D.C.-based breakfast taco purveyors La Tejana this Sunday, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
Takoma Park City Manager: “Keeping Takoma Park residents safe and secure is a team effort.”
Takoma Park City Manager Suzanne Ludlow has released a statement regarding safety in the city around the Presidential Inauguration.
County Libraries to Reduce Hours
Montgomery County Public Libraries will temporarily reduce their contactless pickup hours of service to 48 hours weekly beginning Sunday, Jan. 24, according to a press release.
Gusto Permanently Closes Downtown Silver Spring Location
The fast-casual restaurant Gusto Farm to Street has permanently closed its Downtown Silver Spring location, according to a post on its Facebook page.
Free Outdoor WiFi Now Offered at Veterans Plaza, County Libraries
Thanks to federal COVID-19 grants, free outdoor WiFi is now available in front of the Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza and 10 county libraries.