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Docs in Progress Hires New Executive, Artistic Directors
Docs in Progress, the Silver Spring-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting documentary film making, has hired a new executive director and its first artistic director, the organization announced.
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Crisfield Seafood, Quarry House Tavern & Samantha’s Restaurant are “Neighborhood Restaurants That Make the DC Area a Better Place to Eat—and Live”
Silver Spring’s Crisfield Seafood, Quarry House Tavern & Samantha’s Restaurant have been listed in Washingtonian’s article, “61 Neighborhood Restaurants That Make the DC Area a Better Place to Eat—and Live.”
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Detectives Seek Help Identifying Suspects in 21 Thefts from Vehicles
County detectives from the 3rd District Patrol Investigations Unit are asking for the public’s help to identify suspects in thefts from 21 vehicles in several garages in the Central Business District. Police released surveillance photos of three male suspects in the incidents, which all occurred on the same day in December.
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Club Pilates Fitness Studio Opens on Thayer Avenue
Club Pilates, a national boutique fitness studio, is now open at 956 Thayer Ave., owner Misbah Shafi told the Source. Originally set to open in April 2020, “we were unable to open during Covid due to various reasons/delays…so we tried to wait it out as much as possible. But FINALLY we are open!” Shafi said…
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Silver Spring Woman Charged in Parental Kidnapping Located
A Silver Spring woman wanted in a parental kidnapping case has been located and taken into custody, according to Montgomery County police. Ashley Spicer, age 35, and her nine-year-old daughter Israel “Kali” Burk were found in Atlanta, Ga. yesterday.
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Beteseb Named One of The Area’s Best Ethiopian Restaurants
Thrillist recently asked locals like Meseret Bekele, co-owner of Ethiopic Restaurant, and Elias Taddesse, chef-owner of Mélange who earned a Michelin star while at Caviar Russe in New York City, to help them curate a list of best Ethiopian restaurants in the area. Beteseb Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring was listed as a favorite.
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Police Investigating Shots Fired at Vehicle in White Oak; Surveillance Video Released
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District are investigating shots fired at an occupied vehicle that occurred shortly after midnight on January 23 in a commercial parking lot in White Oak. Area video surveillance captured the suspect firing a gun at the victim’s vehicle, and MCPD is asking for the public’s help with…
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Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Armed Robbery of Papa John’s
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division are looking for the public’s help to solve a recent armed robbery of the Papa John’s restaurant at 1133 East-West Highway. The incident involving three suspects occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.
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Underground Pizza Company Returning to Olazzo for Super Bowl Sunday Pop-Up
Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company is returning to Olazzo Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring this weekend, bringing its Detroit-style pies for a Super Bowl Sunday pop-up.