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Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Hillandale Metro by T-Mobile Store; Video Released
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division that are investigating a November 12 armed robbery of a Hillandale Metro by T-Mobile store have released surveillance video of the incident, and are asking anyone with information about this robbery or suspect to come forward to the MCPD.
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AAHP EC Offering COVID-19 Testing Program Targeting African Americans
The African American Health Program Executive Committee recently launched a free COVID-19 testing program targeting the county’s African American residents, the committee announced. The targeted COVID-19 response program, with the tagline “Don’t Stress. Take the Test.” is offered a various drive-through locations around the county and also includes need-based wellness services.
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Silver Spring Chamber Joins Effort to Oppose Tax on Digital Advertising Revenues
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of businesses and organizations to oppose any attempt to implement a tax on digital ad revenues in the 2021 Maryland General Assembly. “We opposed this last year in the General Assembly because we felt that, as they had said, it would be a tax…
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Food Production Grants Awarded to Local Organizations
Several Silver Spring-based organizations have been given grants to increase resident access to yard, patio, and community gardening supplies, space, and education, under the Montgomery County Food Council’s Resident and Community Food Production Grant Program.
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Guitar Center Plans to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
California-based Guitar Center plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to the company. The plan was revealed as part of a press release announcing a Restructuring Support Agreement with creditors that includes a new $165 million equity investment. The company operates about 300 stores across the country, including seven in the Washington, D.C. area.
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Report: PLNT Burger Planning Major Expansion in 2021
PLNT Burger — the vegan burger brainchild of Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn — is planning a major brick-and-mortar expansion in 2021, according to a report from VegNews.com.
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County Police Arrest, Charge Domestic Violence Suspect with Multiple Offenses
County police officers responding to a report of possible domestic violence arrested Charles Evans of Easley Street and charged him with multiple offenses. The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 12 at an apartment building in the 800 block of Easley when a witness reported seeing a woman with a black eye who…
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Shepherd’s Table Receives Urban Garden Grant
South Silver Spring-based nonprofit Shepherd’s Table has been chosen as a Grants 4 Plants urban garden grant recipient, as reported by a post to their Instagram account.
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Silver Spring Wings Searching for New Home
Since their October 30 post on Instagram stating that they were temporarily closed, readers have been asking about the status of Silver Spring Wings. We’ve learned that the chicken wings, tenders, and potato wedges restaurant from the owner of Recess Catering & Events lost their lease and is searching for a new home.