Ribbon Cuttings to Be Held for Motorkat, People’s Book
Takoma Park newcomers Motorkat and People’s Book will have ribbon-cutting ceremonies this Saturday, according to an announcement by Main Street Takoma.
Commas to Open Later This Year, Nearly Fully Leased
The Commas food hall is expected to open later this year at or near full occupancy, according to an Ellsworth Place spokesperson.
Koité Grill Opens New Food Trailer: Report
Senegalese restaurant Koité Grill has opened a new food trailer in the District, according to a report from The MoCo Show.
Shoe City Files for Bankruptcy, to Close All 39 Stores
Baltimore-based Shoe City is closing all 39 of its stores, including locations at Ellsworth Place and Westfield Wheaton Mall, following the filing of a bankruptcy petition this week.
Outback Steakhouse to Open at Ellsworth Place
Outback Steakhouse is set to open in the former home of Not Your Average Joe’s at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring, according to an announcement from mall owner GBT Realty.
SNIPES Now Open at Briggs Chaney Marketplace
German-based streetwear retailer SNIPES has opened a location at the Briggs Chaney Marketplace at 13834 Outlet Dr., according to a report from The MoCo Show.
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.
Call Your Mother Launches “One Trick Pony” Peanut Butter
The owners of Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market regulars Call Your Mother have launched the One Trick Pony peanut butter brand, according to a report from Eater D.C.
Suspect Identified in Armed Robbery of Foot Locker at Ellsworth Place
Montgomery County Police have identified a suspect caught on surveillance video during a September 9 armed robbery of the Foot Locker store at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.