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Dog Haus Biergarten Buildout Underway
Buildout is underway at the upcoming Dog Haus Biergarten location in Downtown Silver Spring, as the restaurant moves toward what local franchise owner Faizan Khan says will be an opening in May/June of this year.
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County Police Arrest Silver Spring Man for Drugs, Gun Offenses
County police officers from the 3rd District have arrested a Silver Spring man for offenses including possession of drugs, possession of a firearm by a person less than 21 years of age and possession of a stolen handgun.
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Urban One’s Resort/Casino Proposal Still in Richmond Mix
Silver Spring-based Urban One, a multimedia entertainment and information company, remains in the running to build a resort/casino in Richmond, Va., according to a report in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The company announced its plans in February and was one of six original bidders on an economic development project.
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Police Report Arrest of Virginia Man in Two Attempted Carjackings
The county police department reports that detectives from the Major Crime Division have arrested a Virginia man for two attempted carjackings in downtown Silver Spring. Michael Danso, 38, of Woodbridge was charged in connection with the incidents that occurred on March 23.
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Revenue Authority Scraps Barbecue Concept at Sligo Creek Golf Course
The Montgomery County Revenue Authority has scrapped the barbecue concept at Sligo Pit BBQ, according to Wayne Rohauer, the authority’s director of operations. The authority operates the county’s nine public golf courses, including Sligo Creek Golf Course at 9701 Sligo Creek Parkway. The group converted the clubhouse snack bar into Sligo Pit in the spring…
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Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant Is One of Tom Sietsema’s 8 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema has praised Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant at 7833 Eastern Ave. as one of his “8 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now.”
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Pet of the Week: “Philippe was rescued in Georgia after his original owner brought him to the vet to be euthanized.”
“Philippe was rescued in Georgia after his original owner brought him to the vet to be euthanized. A local rescue volunteer was at the vet office at the time and convinced the owner to give him up for adoption instead of euthanizing him. Thanks to a wonderful network of rescue volunteers, he made his way…
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Patisserie Manuel to Close Montgomery Mall Shop, Keep Silver Spring Location Open
Silver Spring-based Patisserie Manuel will close its Montgomery Mall location on Sunday, March 28, according to a post on their Instagram page. Pastry Chef Claudia Olea opened her kitchen at 8810 Brookville Rd. in 2013 after graduating from L’Academie de Cuisine. That location will remain open for online ordering, pickup and delivery.
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